OriginDerived from ethylene oxide and butanol, both petrochemical-based compounds from crude oil refining. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is chemically bonded to butanol in a catalytic reaction.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-butyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (3 mol EO average molar ratio)
Solubility Very soluble in ethanol, methanol
Formula
C10H22O4
Mol. Weight
206.28
CAS #
143-22-6
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Dissolves Ingredients
Dissolves other ingredients
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