Sodium c13-15 pareth-8 phosphates (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

.alpha.-C13-15-alkyl-.omega.-hydroxy-, phosphates; poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl); sodium salts (8 mol EO average molar ratio)

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. "Pareth-" denotes a PEG ether of an alkyl alcohol. The prefixed numbers "C x-y" indicate the length of the alkyl (carbon) chains. The number behind "Pareth-" gives the average. number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-. Phosphates are salts or esters of phosphoric acid.

Sodium C13-15 pareth-8 phosphate is a substance which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic preparations as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into one emulsion).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer