C12-16 Pareth-5
- Surfactant
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About C12-16 Pareth-5
C12-16 Pareth-5 is a polyethylene glycol ether of a mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols with 12–16 carbon atoms and an average of 5 moles of ethylene oxide.[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, affecting cleansing power, emulsifying ability, and sensory feel. In cosmetics, it is used to create emulsions in which water and oil are evenly mixed and to lower surface tension so ingredients can wet, mix, and spread evenly.[2]
C12-16 Pareth-5 Details
- Ingredient function
- Emulsifying, Surfactant
- INCI name
- C12-16 PARETH-5
- CosIng ID
- 54877
C12-16 Pareth-5 References
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