Oleth-20
Explained
Oleth-20 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.
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What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
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
Cleansers
Haircare
Eye Care
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
77924
INCI Name
OLETH-20
All Functions
Cleansing, Surfactant
