Palmitoyl Ethyltrimonium Methosulfate

AKA “Surfactive V 16, UNII-X6LO77A67D, Palmitoyl ethyltrimonium methosulfate [INCI], Ethanaminium, methyl sulfate, methyl sulfate (1:1), RefChem:169736”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Palmitoyl ethyltrimonium methosulfate

AKA: Surfactive V 16, UNII-X6LO77A67D, Palmitoyl ethyltrimonium methosulfate [INCI], Ethanaminium, Methyl sulfate, Methyl sulfate (1:1), RefChem:169736

Synthetic · Emulsifying · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle cleanser that helps blend water and oils together, keeping your product's texture smooth and consistent while cleansing effectively.

Formula

C22H47NO6S

Mol. Weight

453.70

CAS #

-

Form

Powder

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Functions

Emulsifying

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

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Antistatic

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Aging

Addresses signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Improves Elasticity

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound. Created to serve as a conditioning and antistatic agent in cosmetics, replacing some traditional plant-based conditioning ingredients.