C20-40 Pareth-10
What C20-40 Pareth-10 is & what it does
C20-40 Pareth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made by ethoxylating long-chain C20 to C40 fatty alcohols with about 10 units of ethylene oxide. It acts as an emulsifier and surfactant, helping blend oil and water phases and stabilize emulsions in creams and lotions. The long alkyl chain gives it a waxy character that can also add body to a formula. No concerns are listed for it here.
What is C20-40 Pareth-10?
C20-40 Pareth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made by ethoxylating long-chain C20 to C40 fatty alcohols. It is used as an emulsifier in creams and lotions.
What does C20-40 Pareth-10 do in a formula?
It helps blend oil and water phases and stabilize emulsions, and its long, waxy chains can also add body to a formula.
Is C20-40 Pareth-10 safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at cosmetic use levels, and no concern is flagged for it here.
Sunscreens with C20-40 Pareth-10
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Alumier Sheer Hydration Spf 40 Versatile Tint
83/100
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AlumierMD Clear Shield Broad Spectrum Spf 42
83/100
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AlumierMD Sheer Hydration Spf 40 Untinted
82/100