Isoceteth-20
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| Isoceteth-20 | |
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| Other names Polyethylene glycol monoisohexadecyl ether; Polyethylene glycol isocetyl ether | |
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| CAS number | 69364-63-2 |
| style="background: #F8EABA; text-align: center;" colspan="2" | Properties | |
| Molecular formula | HO(C2H4O)nC16H33; n ≈ 20 |
| Molar mass | variable |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
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Isoceteth-20 is the polyethylene glycol ether of isocetyl alcohol that conforms generally to the formula HO(C2H4O)nC16H33 where n has an average value of 20. It is used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and surfactant.[1] It is found in acne-fighting medications, styling gels, shampoos, facial cleansing products, mascara, anti-aging creams, liquid soaps, astringents, artificial tanning products, and eye creams.[citation needed]
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