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
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
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier and surfactant derived from petrochemicals, developed in the mid-20th century for use in cosmetic and personal care formulations. No traditional use history.