Chlorelleth-20
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Chlorelleth-20 is the polyethylene glycol ether of the fatty alcohols derived from the oil produced through the cultivation of the alga Chlorella vulgaris containing an average ethoxylation value of 20.
What does it do?
Chlorelleth-20 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Chlorelleth-20 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chlorelleth-20?
Chlorelleth-20 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Chlorelleth-20 is the polyethylene glycol ether of the fatty alcohols derived from the oil produced through the cultivation of the alga Chlorella vulgaris containing an average ethoxylation value of 20.
Is Chlorelleth-20 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Chlorelleth-20 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Chlorelleth-20 do in cosmetic products?
Chlorelleth-20 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 14/10/2019