C10-16-alkoxyethanol; C10-16 Pareth-1 is the polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of C10-16 synthetic fatty alcohols containing an average of 1 mole of ethylene oxide
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the 20th century. Created to provide stable emulsification and cleansing properties in modern cosmetic formulations.