Alcohols, C14-15, ethoxylated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
68951-67-7
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A synthetic polyethylene glycol ether surfactant developed in the mid-20th century for use as an emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetic formulations. It has no traditional or historical use prior to modern synthetic chemistry.