Ceteth-1

Ceteth-1

AKA “2-Hexadecoxyethanol, Ethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether, Hexadecyl ethyleneglycol monoether, Ethanol, 1-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)hexadecane, UNII-UO15AM5953”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Ceteth-1

AKA: 2-Hexadecoxyethanol, Ethylene glycol monohexadecyl ether, Hexadecyl ethyleneglycol monoether, Ethanol, 1-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)hexadecane, UNII-UO15AM5953

Synthetic · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 2

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Synthetic

Not Clean

A gentle cleansing agent that helps remove impurities and allows oils and water to blend smoothly in formulas, creating a light, pleasant texture.

Formula

C18H38O2

Mol. Weight

286.50

CAS #

2136-71-2, 904-95-9

Form

Wax

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Derived from cetyl alcohol and ethylene oxide, both petroleum-derived or plant-derived chemicals. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide chains are added to cetyl alcohol via catalytic reaction.

Function

Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying

Benefits

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier combining cetyl alcohol with polyethylene glycol, developed in the mid-20th century. Created for mild surfactant and emulsifying properties in cosmetic formulations.