Amines, hydrogenated tallow alkyl, ethoxylated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-26-2
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant derived from beef tallow (historically used in soap-making) and combined with PEG in the mid-20th century. Created to produce a cationic conditioning agent for cosmetics.