Trideceth-12
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Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy; Isotridecanol, ethoxylated
Purpose
Trideceth-12 is a synthetic mixture of a fatty alcohol (tridecyl alcohol) and polyethylene glycol that functions as an emulsifier and cleansing agent.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Cleansing Agent, Emulsifier
INCI Purpose
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Article
A synthetic mixture of a fatty alcohol (tridecyl alcohol) and polyethylene glycol that functions as an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Extensive research has shown this and other trideceth-type ingredients to be safe and non-sensitizing when used in low amounts typically seen in cosmetic products.
See: Polyethylene Glycol
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