Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- industrial
OLETH-20
CAS 115453-13-9
Cleaning agent · Emulsifier · Fragrance
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 861 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Personal care.
Regulation
No restrictions found. OLETH-20 appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|pharma|food|industrial
- definition_level:incomplete
- definition_type:primary
- inactive_ingredient_database
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- occupational_presence
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 861 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Cleaning agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 861 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Home maintenance, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Surfactant (surface active agent), Emulsifier, Cleaning agent.Source →
USFDAinactive ingredient databaseRoute: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SHAMPOO; Potency: 0.6 %w/w
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SHAMPOO; Potency: 0.6 %w/wSource →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as polymer.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for OLETH-20. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
Where it appears
Prevalence of OLETH-20 in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
861
Brands
6
Construction and building materialsHome maintenancePersonal careFood and drugRaw materialsCleaning and safety
Typical roles
Cleaning agentEmulsifierFragranceSurfactant (surface active agent)
Found in these products
- déodorant stick nivaAnti-prespirant stick · Open Beauty FactsHigh
- Lait corps argan EvoludermEvoludermCritical
- GEL DE BAÑO - AVENA CON VITAMINA B3 (PIEL SENSIBLE)deliplusCritical
- EviludermEvoluderm · BodyCritical
- Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing SmoothieShea Moisture · Hair TreatmentHigh
- BLACK&WHITE Invisible OriginalNivea MENHigh
- 30 Spraygel Sunscreen with Instant Bronzer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
- aromatherapy stress releif
- Bath & Body Works Whiskey Reserve 3 in 1 Hair, Face, and Body WashBath & Body WorksCritical
- ElviveL'Oréal · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 75 mlClinique · BeautyCritical
- bath and body works iced cinnamon rolls hand soapCosmetic ProductsCritical
- Post-Shave BalmHarry'sCritical
- got2bHenkel, Schwarzkopf · HairHigh
- sunset glamModerate
- coppertone
- Trinity Color Care Bonding MasqueSurface · Hair MaskHigh
- White Barn crisp morning air
- sedona sands and soapCritical
- Idhair Hårvoks Extreme Titanium 100mlHAIRCONCEPT ASMinor
- Idhair Hårvoks Hard Gold 100mlHAIRCONCEPT ASHigh
- Catzy Clay for Men 75mlMIDSONA NORGE ASHigh
- Define Men Clay Moulding 80mlOrkla home and personal care asHigh
- Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer HaircolorL'Oréal · Hair ColorCritical
