Ingredient record

Myreth-5 Carboxylic Acid

Status

Not listed in the restriction annexes

In brief

Myreth-5 carboxylic acid is a manufactured surfactant made by reacting myristyl alcohol with ethylene oxide and then adding a carboxylic acid group. It's used in cosmetic products such as cleansers and washes to help lift away dirt, oil and other residues from the skin or hair.

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