Synonym(s)
CAS number: 59186-41-3; Sodium cetaryl sulphate
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"Sodium" means the element sodium, sulphates are salts or esters of sulphuric acid. In addition, the substance contains cetyl alcohol (1-hexadecanol) as an alcoholic component.
Sodium cetyl sulfate is a substance which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as an emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together) and surfactant (washing-active substance).
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