Steareth-3

Steareth-3

AKA “4439-32-1, Triethylene glycol monooctadecyl ether, Trioxyethylene stearyl ether, PEG-3 stearyl ether, UNII-148NZZ5LUI, 148NZZ5LUI, C18EOx, TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL STEARYL ETHER, RefChem:185399”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Steareth-3

AKA: 4439-32-1, Triethylene glycol monooctadecyl ether, Trioxyethylene stearyl ether, PEG-3 stearyl ether, UNII-148NZZ5LUI, 148NZZ5LUI, C18EOx, TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL STEARYL ETHER, RefChem:185399

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy

Effective at 11.51%

Formula

C24H50O4

Mol. Weight

402.70

CAS #

9005-00-9, 4439-32-1

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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.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A nonionic surfactant synthesized by ethoxylating stearic acid, developed in the 1950s for cosmetic formulations. Created to replace traditional natural emulsifiers in modern skincare and haircare products.