Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together so the product feels smooth and absorbs evenly into skin.
CAS #
9004-98-2
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from oleic acid and ethylene oxide, both petroleum-derived synthetic compounds. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide chains are added to oleic alcohol.
Function
Surfactant - Emulsifying | Surfactant - Cleansing
Benefits
Emulsifier
Traditional Use
Synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century by ethoxylating oleyl alcohol. These polyethylene glycol derivatives were created to provide stable emulsification and solubilization properties in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.