Definition
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(carboxymethyl)-.omega.-hydroxy-, C12-13-alkyl ethers, sodium salts (4 mol EO average molar ratio)
Cosmetic roles
Washes away surface impuritiesCLEANSINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Safety & regulatory references
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
SODIUM C12-13 PARETH-5 CARBOXYLATEINCISODIUM C12-13 PARETH-12 CARBOXYLATESynonymSODIUM C12-13 PARETH-8 CARBOXYLATESynonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 68908-98-5
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID601012402
What products actually use it for
What the 9 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.
- Cleaning agent3
- Surfactant (surface active agent)3
- Emulsifier3
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard