Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(C12-14-alkyl)-.omega.-3-carboxy-1-oxo-2-sulfopropyloxy-, disodium salts (2 mol EO average molar ratio) Science: Functions: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Surfactant - Hydrotrope Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
68815-56-5
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.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Hydrotrope
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic anionic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century as a gentle cleansing agent for personal care products, created to replace harsher sulfate-based detergents while maintaining effective oil and dirt removal.