Alcohols, C30-50, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
246538-85-2
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern polysorbate-type synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century to create stable oil-water emulsions in cosmetics without the variability of natural emulsifying agents.