Ppg-5-Ceteth-20
Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 110 products on Poliage, most often hair styling, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A polypropylene glycol derivative (PPG-5-CETETH-20). Used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Ppg-5-Ceteth-20: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ppg-5-Ceteth-20: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78589, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Ppg-5-Ceteth-20
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia (maxi format)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’argan et cranberry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing au lait végétal hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing crème nutrition Richesse d’Argan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux apaisant délicatesse d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nourrissant Lait de Coco & Macadamia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nutrition extrême Olive Mythique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing réparation intense Érable Guérisseur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Désincrustant points noirs lotion nettoyante
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Vitamino color A·OX
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse Extra 17
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Volumetry Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Water Comfort One-Step Cleanser
Lists fragrance, parabens
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