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Ingredient Facts
C11-15 pareth-30
AKA: Polyoxyethylene alkyl ether
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Alcohols, C11-15, ethoxylated (30 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
173244-48-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Synthetic polyethoxylated surfactant created for advanced cosmetic formulations. Designed to provide strong emulsification properties with improved mildness.