Cosmetic ingredient

SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE

SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE consists of a mixture of cetyl and stearyl sulfuric acid esters in the form of sodium salts. This composition brings together two related fatty chains, cetyl and stearyl, under the same ingredient designation.

Molecular structure of SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE
2D molecular structure
CAS number
59186-41-3
Molecular formula
C34H70Na2O8S2
Molecular weight
717.0
InChIKey
ZCIKSVBTGWDVAI-UHFFFAOYSA-L

SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE: what it is

SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE consists of a mixture of cetyl and stearyl sulfuric acid esters in the form of sodium salts. This composition brings together two related fatty chains, cetyl and stearyl, under the same ingredient designation.

SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE: what it does in cosmetics

In a formulation, SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE is classified as a cleansing agent and a cleansing surfactant. It also has a foaming function, so it identifies a cleansing component that contributes to foam formation during use.

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