Amines, coco alkyl, ethoxylated (20 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61791-14-8
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier created by ethoxylating coconut oil-derived amines in the 20th century. Designed to function as a conditioning and surfactant agent in cosmetics.