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TRIDECETH-12

Last update on Mar 2, 2023
Trideceth-12 is a water-soluble ingredient that enhances the texture, performance, and stability of cosmetic and personal care products. It is primarily used in hair care products where it conditions the shafts and improves their softness and manageability. Trideceth-12 is also known by other names such as polyethylene glycol (12) or tridecyl ether. This ingredient improves the feel of the products and makes them easier to apply. The chemical formula of Trideceth-12 is C20H42O3.
CAS Number: 24938-91-8 / 69011-36-5Chem/IUPAC Name: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy; Isotridecanol, ethoxylatedEINECS/ELINCS No: 607-463-3 / 500-241-6COSING REF No: 80316

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DOWSIL™ 1789 Emulsion

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INCI: DIMETHICONOL | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | ACRYLATES/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER | TEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE | TRIDECETH-12
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What is TRIDECETH-12 used for?

Trideceth-12 is a very beneficial ingredient and can be found in a range of cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is primarily used in hair care products.
  • Hair care: It is a good conditioning and cleansing agent which improves the texture and feel of the shafts. It is also a surfactant that can be found in shampoos and helps remove oil and dirt from the hair
  • Cosmetic products: It acts as a viscosity modifier that enhances the spreadability of the formulations. It also stabilizes the products by aiding the mixing of oil-based and water-based ingredients, preventing separation

Origin

Trideceth-12 is made by the reaction of ethylene oxide and tridecyl alcohol, through a process called ethoxylation. The number 12 here represents the number of ethylene oxide molecules used during the manufacturing process.

What does TRIDECETH-12 do in a formulation?

EMULSIFYING|
HAIR CONDITIONING|
SURFACTANT

Safety Profile

Trideceth-12 is a safe ingredient for both hair and skin. However, as is with the case of any cosmetic ingredient, it may have some side effects like scalp irritation for certain people. Therefore, it is best to perform a patch test before applying products with this ingredient. Additionally, Trideceth-12 is non-comedogenic and does not clog pores or cause acne. Plant-based Trideceth-12 is also considered vegan and halal.

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TRIDECETH-12 technical profile

Property Values
Boiling Point 317.13°C
Melting Point 40-60°C
pH 7.0
Solubility Soluble in water
Viscosity Moderate