Palmitoyl Ethyltrimonium Methosulfate

AKA “Surfactive V 16, UNII-X6LO77A67D, X6LO77A67D, 116246-03-8, Palmitoyl ethyltrimonium methosulfate [INCI], Ethanaminium, N, N-trimethyl-2-((1-oxohexadecyl)oxy)-, methyl sulfate, methyl sulfate (1:1), DTXSID00151324, RefChem:169736”

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Ingredient Facts

Palmitoyl ethyltrimonium methosulfate

AKA: Surfactive V 16, UNII-X6LO77A67D, X6LO77A67D, 116246-03-8, Palmitoyl ethyltrimonium methosulfate [INCI], Ethanaminium, N-trimethyl-2-((1-oxohexadecyl)oxy)-, Methyl sulfate, Methyl sulfate (1:1), DTXSID00151324, RefChem:169736

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Palmitoyl Ethyltrimonium Methosulfate...

Formula

C22H47NO6S

Mol. Weight

453.70

CAS #

-

Form

Powder

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Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Aging

Moisturizing

Improves Elasticity

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound. Created to serve as a conditioning and antistatic agent in cosmetics, replacing some traditional plant-based conditioning ingredients.