Laureth-3

Laureth-3

Item No. EMF-LAUR3-01
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Description
Description
Effective liquid non-ionic emulsifier & surfactant made from polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol (POE 3 lauryl alcohol). HLB value 8 (gives water-in-oil emulsions).
Benefits
  • Non-ionic emulsifier (enables water & oil to mix), dispersing agent, and solubilizer.
  • Solubilizes oils in aqueous systems and create a milky type consistency when surfactants are present.
  • Act as a thickener in shampoos and shower gels.
  • Compatible with non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric, and cationic surfactants.
Use
Can be added to formulas as is either to the water phase or oil phase. Typical use level is 1 - 5%. For external use only.
Applications
All kinds of skin care products, hair care products including body washes, hair shampoos, deodorants, lotions, and creams.
CAS
68439-50-9
INCI
Laureth-3
composition
Laureth-3
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Clear liquid, may haze when chilled
pH Value
pH range: 5-6.5 (5% in water)
Solubility
Soluble in oils and alcohols, partly soluble in water
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Coconut oil
Manufacture
Laureth-3 is produced by reacting ethylene oxide with lauryl alcohol which is obtained from coconut oil. The numerical designation 3 refers to the number of repeating ethylene oxide units in the molecule.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal derived components
HS Code
3402130000
Proposition 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including 1,4 - Dioxane (<10ppm) and Ethylene Oxide (<10ppm) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov