OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils through extraction of fatty alcohols and their ethoxylation with ethylene oxide. Synthesized by reacting lauryl alcohol with five moles of ethylene oxide to create a polyethylene glycol ether.
3,6,9,12,15-Pentaoxaheptacosan-1-ol
Formula
C22H46O6
Mol. Weight
406.60
CAS #
3055-95-6
Form
Liquid
State
Hygroscopic liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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