TEA-C11-15 Pareth Sulfate is the Triethanalomine Salt of the sulfate ester of a mixture of ethoxylated, synthetic C11-15 fatty alcohols containing 1 mole of ethylene oxide
Form
Powder
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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
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic anionic surfactant. Created to provide gentle cleansing properties in modern formulations, derived from petroleum-based alkyl chains combined with plant-derived ethoxylation.