PPG-4 ISODECETH-3 cosmetic ingredient

Description

PPG-4 Isodeceth-3 is the polyoxypropylene, polyoxyethylene ether of isodecyl alcohol that conforms generally to the formula:

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING : Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

SURFACTANT - DISPERSING : Helping distribute an insoluble solid in a liquid phase.

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING : Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.

SURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING : Helping another component (solute) to dissolve in a medium in which it is not normally soluble.