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Is Ceteth-6 vegetarian?

Ceteth-6

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Vegan Vegan

Ceteth-6 is a fatty alcohol ether formed by ethoxylating cetyl alcohol with approximately 6 moles of ethylene oxide, used as a nonionic surfactant, emulsifier, and emollient in cosmetics.

Also known as 5168-91-2
INCI name Ceteth-6
CAS number 9004-95-9
CosIng ID 75158
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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