Surfactant

Poloxamer 185

INCI: POLOXAMER 185
CAS 9003-11-6 (generic for all poloxamers); 691397-13-4 (specific)
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane (19;30)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant, emulsifying agent, cleansing agent, solubilizing agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane (19;30)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
9003-11-6 (generic for all poloxamers); 691397-13-4 (specific)
INCI
POLOXAMER 185
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026