"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: PPG-5-CETETH-20
- Classification: PEG / PPG, Ethoxylated compound, Glycol, Propoxylated compound, Synthetic polymer, Nonionic surfactant
Namely
PPG-5-Ceteth-20 is a synthetic molecule used in cosmetics as a very mild emulsifier and nonionic surfactant. Nevertheless, the ingredient is very unecological given its manufacturing process (ethoxylation) and low biodegradability.
Its functions (INCI)
- Emulsifying : Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
- Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used
This ingredient is present in 0.52% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
