ALKOPON® 13 3S 30

Sodium Trideceth Sulfate. ALKOPON® 13 3S 30 by Indorama Ventures Public Company acts as a surfactant. It is based on isotridecyl alcohol. The average number of moles of ethylene oxide equals 3. Acts in synergy with palm kernel oil alkanolamides, sulfosuccinates, ethoxylated sorbitan esters cocamidopropyl betaines to help formulations to obtain high performance, mildness and excellent foam properties. It exhibits good detergency, fast wetting, emulsifying properties and thickening power in the presence of electrolytes (NaCl and NH₄Cl). Should be used above pH 3 to prevent hydrolysis of the sulfate group. Used in shampoo and liquid soap formulations where very low skin and eye irritation is desired. ALKOPON® 13 3S 30 is typically found in baby cleansing products and specialty value-added products.