Poloxamer 101

Poloxamer 101

AKA “Pluronic 101, Poloxapropylene, Poloxathylene”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Poloxamer 101

AKA: Pluronic 101, Poloxapropylene, Poloxathylene

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Clean

Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane (2;16)

CAS #

9003-11-6

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.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Strengthens Barrier

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Poloxamers are synthetic non-ionic copolymers developed in the 1950s by BASF chemists as alternatives to natural surfactants. Poloxamer 101 specifically was created to provide enhanced solubility and emulsifying properties in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.