Oleth-30

Oleth-30

AKA “Triethoxyoctylsilane, Triethoxy(octyl)silane, Octyltriethoxysilane, triethoxycaprylylsilane, Octyl(triethoxy)silane, Dynasylan OCTEO, Prosil 9202, Silquest A 137”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Oleth-30

AKA: Triethoxyoctylsilane, Triethoxy(octyl)silane, Octyltriethoxysilane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Octyl(triethoxy)silane, Dynasylan OCTEO, Prosil 9202, Silquest A 137

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Synthetic

Clean

Gently removes dirt and oil while helping blend water and oil-based ingredients together for a smooth, clean feel.

Effective at 9.03%

Formula

C14H32O3Si

Mol. Weight

276.49

CAS #

9004-98-2

Form

Liquid

State

Dry Powder; Liquid; Dry Powder, 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.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Removes Impurities

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Synthetic surfactant and emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century by ethoxylating oleyl alcohol. These polyethylene glycol derivatives were created to provide stable emulsification and solubilization properties in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.