TRIDECETH-12
TRIDECETH-12 is ethoxylated isotridecanol, also described as a poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) compound with alpha-tridecyl and omega-hydroxy ends. This structure places the ingredient among the surfactants used in cosmetic formulations, with roles related to emulsification and cleansing.
TRIDECETH-12: what it is
TRIDECETH-12 is ethoxylated isotridecanol, also described as a poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) compound with alpha-tridecyl and omega-hydroxy ends. This structure places the ingredient among the surfactants used in cosmetic formulations, with roles related to emulsification and cleansing.
TRIDECETH-12: what it does in cosmetics
As an emulsifying surfactant, TRIDECETH-12 helps bring together phases that do not readily mix. As a cleansing surfactant, it is used in formulations where removing residues is part of the product's intended purpose.
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