Synonym(s)
CAS number: 142-15-4
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. Isethionates are esters of isethionic acid (2-hydroxyethanesulfonic acid).
Sodium oleoyl isethionate is a substance used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance), antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface of e.g. hair) and hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).
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