C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5

  • Surfactant

Not rated A basic ingredient widely used in most products, such as purified water, or one that is not suitable for star-rating-based preference analysis.

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About C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5

C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5 is the polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic secondary C12-14 alcohols with an average ethoxylation value of 5.[1] The number 5 at the end of the name indicates the average number of ethylene oxide units added. It changes the balance between the water-loving and oil-loving portions, creating differences in cleansing power, emulsifying ability, and skin feel. In cosmetics, it is used to suppress unwanted foam during manufacturing or use, to create emulsions in which water and oil are evenly mixed, and to help keep emulsions from separating easily.[2] It is also used to lower surface tension so ingredients can wet, mix, and spread evenly.[2]

C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5 Details

Ingredient function
Antifoaming, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant
Main product categories
Hair Treatment, Moisturizing/Nourishing Shampoo, Cleansing Balm
INCI name
C12-14 SEC-PARETH-5
CosIng ID
54932

C12-14 Sec-Pareth-5 References

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