Surfactant

Ceteareth-3

INCI: CETEARETH-3
CAS 68439-49-6
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (3 mol EO average molar ratio)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

W/O emulsifier, thickener, surfactant, hair conditioning agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (3 mol EO average molar ratio)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
68439-49-6
INCI
CETEARETH-3
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026