Laureth-6
- 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 Laureth-6
Laureth-6 is a polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol with an average of 6 ethylene oxide units.[1] The number 6 at the end of the name indicates the average number of ethylene oxide units added. This changes the balance between the water-loving and oil-loving parts, resulting in differences in cleansing, emulsifying ability, and sensory feel. In cosmetics, it is used to create emulsified formulas in which water and oil are evenly mixed, and to reduce surface tension so ingredients can wet, mix, and spread evenly.[2]
Laureth-6 Details
- Ingredient function
- Emulsifying, Surfactant
- Main product categories
- Foot Cream, Body Cream, Body Wash
- INCI name
- LAURETH-6
- CosIng ID
- 34921
Laureth-6 References
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