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DECETH-10.

Valuable CAS 26183-52-8 / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

DECETH-10 is a versatile ethoxylated fatty alcohol that serves as a high-performance surfactant and emulsifying agent in advanced skincare formulations. It excels at bridging the gap between oil and water phases, ensuring products remain stable while providing effective cleansing properties.

Summary

Surfactant Cleansing Agent Emulsifying Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

As an amphiphilic molecule, DECETH-10 lowers the interfacial tension between immiscible liquids. Its lipophilic tail binds to oils, fats, and debris, while its hydrophilic head remains attracted to water, allowing impurities to be encapsulated and rinsed away easily without stripping the skin's essential moisture barrier.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

As a functional ingredient rather than a bioactive one, DECETH-10 is not typically 'dusted.' Its inclusion is dictated by the specific structural requirements of the emulsion or the cleansing power needed in the formula.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Highly stable across various formulations; however, as the molar mass of polyethylene glycols increases, water solubility and hygroscopicity may slightly decrease.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Pregnancy
Safe
Sensitization risk Moderate

The CIR Expert Panel considers it safe when formulated to be non-irritating. Potential for 1,4-dioxane contamination is strictly controlled through modern purification processes. Safety data regarding mutagenicity and reproductive toxicity are negative.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Moderate
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A reliable functional ingredient essential for creating stable, clean-rinsing emulsions, provided it is formulated within a non-irritating matrix.

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