TRIDECETH-6

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:	80330

Trideceth-6 is an emulsifier that keeps oil-based and water-based ingredients from separating in a formulation. It is this quality of the ingredient that makes it quite valuable in the cosmetic and personal care industry. Trideceth-6 helps in improving the stability and overall performance of the product that it is added to. In its raw form, Trideceth-6 appears as a clear and colorless liquid. The chemical formula of Trideceth-6 is C₁₅H₃₂O₂.

Who supplies TRIDECETH-6 ?

What is TRIDECETH-6 used for?

Trideceth-6 is used extensively in the world of cosmetics and personal care. It can be found in products like hair masks, moisturizers, lip balms, and foundations.

Skin care: It helps improve the feel and function of the products. This ingredient is a stabilizer as well as a thickening agent that is used to reach the desired viscosity in a formulation
Hair care: It is good for hair care products because of its thickening properties. With the addition of this ingredient, the formulations can be bulked up and made easier to spread
Cosmetic products: It works as an excellent emulsifier. It keeps the other ingredients in a formulation from separating and thus stabilizes the product

Origin

Trideceth-6 is made by the reaction of ethylene oxide and tridecyl alcohol. The number ‘6’ here represents the number of ethylene oxide units present in the molecule. Trideceth-6 is also sometimes derived from vegetable oil.

What does TRIDECETH-6 do in a formulation?

Emulsifying
Viscosity controlling

Safety profile

Trideceth-6 is a safe ingredient and is good for skin and hair. It does not cause any adverse side effects and works well with all the skin and hair types. However, a patch test should be performed before full application. Further, this ingredient should be avoided if the skin is compromised in any way - like with cuts and wounds.