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Ingredient Facts
C30-50 pareth-10
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol Ether, PEG Surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Alcohols, C30-50, ethoxylated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
246538-85-2
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern ethoxylated synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century to replace natural soap-like substances in cosmetic formulations, designed for better solubility and mildness.