Synonym(s)
CAS number: 126-92-1
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. "Ethylhexyl" means 2-ethylhexanol as the alcoholic component or, more generally, a 2-ethylhexyl hydrocarbon radical.
Sulphates are salts or esters of sulphuric acid.
Sodium ethylhexyl sulfate is a substance which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance) and emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids such as water and oil so that they can be mixed together).
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