OriginDerived from ethylene oxide and methanol, both petroleum-based synthetic chemicals. Synthesized through ethoxylation and subsequent methylation of polyethylene glycol backbone.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-methyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C13H28O7
Mol. Weight
296.36
CAS #
9004-74-4
Form
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.
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Dissolves other ingredients
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