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Oleth-10
Explained
Oleth-10 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
See all 171 products with Oleth-10
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Surfactant
When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Masks
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
77915
INCI Name
OLETH-10
INN Name
polyoxyl 10 oleyl ether
All Functions
Emulsifying, Surfactant
