TRIDECETH-9

CAS Number	24938-91-8 / 69011-36-5
Chem/IUPAC Name:	Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy; Isotridecanol, ethoxylated
EINECS/ELINCS No:	607-463-3 / 500-241-6
COSING REF No:	80335

Trideceth-9 is an essential ingredient in the world of cosmetics and personal care. It is used as a surfactant that works well with both water and oil. Hence, Trideceth-9 works well as a cleansing and foaming agent. In its raw form, it appears as a hazy liquid that has a very mild odor. Trideceth-9 is also beneficial in reducing the surface tension between different ingredients in a formulation and making them more stable.

Who supplies TRIDECETH-9 ?

What is TRIDECETH-9 used for?

Trideceth-9 is primarily a surfactant that works well in cosmetics and skin care products. This ingredient helps combine water and oil based compounds together to make the formulation more stable and better textured. Trideceth-9 is also good for the skin as it can effectively pick up dirt and oil from the surface and wash it off without being too harsh.

Origin

Trideceth-9 is the polyethylene glycol ether of the compound tridecyl alcohol. The number following the ingredient represents the number of ethylene oxide units present in it. Trideceth-9 has a mild scent and appears as a hazy liquid.

What does TRIDECETH-9 do in a formulation?

Emulsifying
Foaming
Surfactant

Safety profile

Trideceth-9 is a safe ingredient and has no known side effects on the skin. It is formulated especially to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Trideceth-9 also suits all the skin types. However, a patch test is required before full application.