CAS Number |
24938-91-8 / 69011-36-5
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Chem/IUPAC Name: |
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy; Isotridecanol, ethoxylated
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EINECS/ELINCS No: |
607-463-3 / 500-241-6
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COSING REF No: |
80335
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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.
Technical profile
Property |
Values |
Boiling Point |
317-318°C
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pH |
5.0-7.0 |
Solubility |
Soluble in water
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4
Commercial Selection : Grades containing solely TRIDECETH-9
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