ISOCETETH-20

Isoceteth-20 is a polyethylene glycol ether formed by the ethoxylation of iso-cetyl alcohol; with the general formula HO(C2H4O)nC16H33 where n has an average value of 20. It is a nonionic surfactant used as an emulsifier in some personal care products. However, as iso-cetyl alcohol is rare in nature isoceteth-20 does not see widespread use.Polyethylene glycol monoisohexadecyl ether; Polyethylene glycol isocetyl ether. A handy helper ingredient that works as an emulsifier or solubilizer to include oil-loving ingredients (such as fragrance) into water-based products. high HLB non-ionic surfactant that is an outstanding solubilizer and emulsifier. It also exhibits excellent foaming characteristics in comparison with other ethoxylated non-ionic surfactants. The Series of surfactants are polyoxyethylene vegetable-based fatty ethers derived from lauryl, cetyl, stearyl and oleyl alcohols. These materials are naturally derived, mild, and virtually odorless nonionic surfactants, and as a series, offer a diverse set of emulsifying characteristics allowing them to confer unique bodying, spreading and stabilizing properties to emulsions.APPEARANCE Clear colorless liquid DESCRIPTION Mild solubilizer and non-ionic surfactant for use in skin and hair care applications. Excellent performance as O/W emulsifier and co-emulsifier for creams and lotions. Outstanding solubilizing properties for lipophilic ingredients. Provides enhanced foam in shampoos and shower gels FUNCTION Frequently used to solubilize perfumes or other liphophilic ingredients into water. It performs as an outstanding stabilizer and emulsifier. It exhibits excellent foaming characteristics in comparison with other ethoxylated nonionic surfactants and unlike ester-type nonionic surfactants. SYNONYMS BRIJ IC20-70-LQ-(AP); Arlasolve 200 L [Isoceteth-20]; Isoceteth-20 Liquid; Uniceth-IC20LUniceth-IC20L; Polyethylene glycol monoisohexadecyl ether; Polyethylene glycol isocetyl ether STORAGE Store in a cool, dry area away from heat, sparks, flame, or smoking. Avoid extreme heat and ignition sources. Store away from oxidizers.