Surfactant

Laneth-40

INCI: LANETH-40
CAS 61791-20-6 (generic PEG lanolin alcohol ethers)
Alcohols, lanolin, ethoxylated
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant – emulsifying agent; cleansing agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Alcohols, lanolin, ethoxylated

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
61791-20-6 (generic PEG lanolin alcohol ethers)
INCI
LANETH-40
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026