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TRIDECETH-9

Last update on Jan 27, 2023
Trideceth-9 is an essential ingredient in the world of cosmetics and personal care. It is used as a surfactant that works well with both water and oil. Hence, Trideceth-9 works well as a cleansing and foaming agent. In its raw form, it appears as a hazy liquid that has a very mild odor. Trideceth-9 is also beneficial in reducing the surface tension between different ingredients in a formulation and making them more stable.
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: 80335

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FM-VB3

by Fenchem

INCI: ALCOHOL | AQUA | GLYCERIN | GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT | LONICERA JAPONICA FLOWER EXTRACT | PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT | SOPHORA ANGUSTIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT | TRIDECETH-9 | TARAXACUM OFFICINALE EXTRACT
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PVP K 90

by Fenchem

INCI: ALCOHOL | AQUA | GLYCERIN | GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT | LONICERA JAPONICA FLOWER EXTRACT | PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT | SOPHORA ANGUSTIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT | TRIDECETH-9 | TARAXACUM OFFICINALE EXTRACT
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What is TRIDECETH-9 used for?

Trideceth-9 is primarily a surfactant that works well in cosmetics and skin care products. This ingredient helps combine water and oil based compounds together to make the formulation more stable and better textured. Trideceth-9 is also good for the skin as it can effectively pick up dirt and oil from the surface and wash it off without being too harsh.

Origin

Trideceth-9 is the polyethylene glycol ether of the compound tridecyl alcohol. The number following the ingredient represents the number of ethylene oxide units present in it. Trideceth-9 has a mild scent and appears as a hazy liquid.

What does TRIDECETH-9 do in a formulation?

EMULSIFYING|
FOAMING|
SURFACTANT

Safety Profile

Trideceth-9 is a safe ingredient and has no known side effects on the skin. It is formulated especially to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Trideceth-9 also suits all the skin types. However, a patch test is required before full application.

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TRIDECETH-9 technical profile

Property Values
Boiling Point 317-318°C
pH 5.0-7.0
Solubility Soluble in water

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