Hexeth-5 is the polyethylene glycol ether of hexyl alcohol that conforms generally to the formula.
Definition
Hexeth-5 is the polyethylene glycol ether of hexyl alcohol that conforms generally to the formula.
Cosmetic roles
Helps poorly soluble ingredients dissolve in waterSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPEBase that dissolves other ingredientsSOLVENTMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGWashes away surface impuritiesCLEANSING
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
HEXETH-5INCIPoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hexyl-.omega.-hydroxy-Synonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 31726-34-8
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID1049726
Measured properties
- Appearance
- Liquid · Colorless hygroscopic liquid, [CHEMINFO]
- Boiling point
- 208 °C @ 760 MM HG · 208.3 °C
- Melting point
- -45.1 °C · -45 °C
- Solubility
- SLIGHTLY SOL IN WATER, VERY SOL IN ALC & ETHER · Solubility in water: poor
- Density
- 0.8894 @ 20 °C/20 °C · Relative density (water = 1): 0.89
Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: PubChem
What products actually use it for
What the 17 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Surfactant (surface active agent)6
- Emulsifier3
- Cleaning agent3
- Wetting agent (non-aqueous)3
- Solubility enhancer1
- Solvent1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard