PPG-1 Trideceth-13 is the polyoxypropylene, polyoxyethylene ether of tridecyl alcohol that conforms generally to the formula: where x has an average value of 1 and y has an average value of 13.
Definition
PPG-1 Trideceth-13 is the polyoxypropylene, polyoxyethylene ether of tridecyl alcohol that conforms generally to the formula: where x has an average value of 1 and y has an average value of 13.
Cosmetic roles
Mixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
PPG-1 TRIDECETH-13INCI
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 78330-23-1
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID501022624
What products actually use it for
What the 8 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)5
- Softener and conditioner2
- Emulsifier1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard