Allowed in EU

Ozonized Oleth-10

A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, cleansing, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Ozonized Oleth-10 is the end-product of the controlled treatment of Oleth-10 with ozone

What does it do?

Ozonized Oleth-10 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antimicrobial

    kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Ozonized Oleth-10 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 Ozonized Oleth-10?

Ozonized Oleth-10 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ozonized Oleth-10 is the end-product of the controlled treatment of Oleth-10 with ozone

Is Ozonized Oleth-10 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ozonized Oleth-10 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ozonized Oleth-10 do in cosmetic products?

Ozonized Oleth-10 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, cleansing, surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Ozonized Oleth-10?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ozonized Oleth-10 is -.

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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: 15/10/2010