Amides, coco alkyl, N-(hydroxyethyl), ethoxylated (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
68425-44-5
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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
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant derived from coconut oil and polyethylene glycol, developed in the mid-to-late 20th century. Created to provide the skin-conditioning properties of coconut oil in a form that works in water-based cleansing products.