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Ceteth-20

Korean: 세테스-20 · CAS 9004-95-9(Generic) · Functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Products listing Ceteth-20

Leaders First Shot Essence Gel Mask Age Control Mask · $28.00

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Tonymoly Red Apple Hand Cream Moisturizer · $12.00

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Also listed as

Ceteth-20 세테스-20

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ceteth-20 banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Ceteth-20 banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Ceteth-20 allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Ceteth-20 used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is Ceteth-20 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 세테스-20.

Which K-beauty products contain Ceteth-20?

2 products we checked list it, for example Leaders First Shot Essence Gel Mask Age Control, Tonymoly Red Apple Hand Cream.

What is the CAS number of Ceteth-20?

CAS 9004-95-9(Generic) (from official records).