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| Catalog Number | CI-SC-0071 |
| Product Name | Laureth-3 |
| CAS | 3055-94-5 |
| Structure |  |
| Synonyms | Polyethylene glycol monododecyl ether |
| Description | Effective liquid non-ionic emulsifier & surfactant made from polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol (POE 3 lauryl alcohol). HLB value 8 (gives water-in-oil emulsions). |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[2-(2-Dodecoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol |
| Molecular Formula | (C2H4O)n.C12H26O |
| Canonical SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCOCCOCCOCCO |
| InChI | FKMHSNTVILORFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI Key | InChI=1S/C18H38O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-13-20-15-17-22-18-16-21-14-12-19/h19H,2-18H2,1H3 |
| Boiling Point | 153 °C |
| Melting Point | 16.5-17 °C |
| Density | 0.93 g/mL |
| Solubility | Soluble in oils and alcohols, partly soluble in water |
| Appearance | Amber clear liquid, odorless, may haze when chilled |
| Application | All kinds of skin care products, hair care products including body washes, hair shampoos, deodorants, lotions, and creams. |
| Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Composition | Laureth-3 |
| Features And Benefits | Non-ionic emulsifier (enables water & oil to mix), dispersing agent, and solubilizerSolubilizes oils in aqueos systems and create a milky type consistency when surfactants are presentAct as a thickener in shampoos and shower gelsCompatible with non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric, and cationic surfactants |
| GMO | GMONo data available |
| HS Code | 3402130000 |
| INCI | Laureth-3 |
| Manufacture | Laureth-3 is produced by reacting ethylene oxide with lauryl alcohol which is obtained from coconut oil. The numerical designation 3 refers to the number of repeating ethylene oxide units in the molecule. |
| pH | 5-7 |
| Preservation | Preservative-free |
| Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
| Raw Material Source | Coconut oil |
| Uses | Can be added to formulas as is either to the water phase or oil phase. Typical use level is 1 - 5%. For external use only. |
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