Get a Free 5ml Mini Now Free 5ml Mini With Every Order of The Mantle
Moumoujus

OLETH-6 CARBOXYLIC ACID.

Valuable CAS 57635-48-0 / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

OLETH-6 CARBOXYLIC ACID is a multi-functional alcohol ether carboxylate that serves as a surfactant, solubilizer, and emulsifier. It is instrumental in achieving stable mixtures of typically immiscible substances, such as oil and water, within skincare and cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Cleansing Surfactant Solubilizer Emulsifier

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions as a crypto-anionic surfactant, effectively lowering the surface tension of liquids to enable the fine dispersion and mixing of disparate substances. Its performance is precisely tailored by pH, behaving as a nonionic agent under acidic conditions and a hard water-tolerant anionic agent in alkaline environments.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

OLETH-6 CARBOXYLIC ACID exhibits excellent physico-chemical stability, including stability against hydrolysis across various pH levels. Its performance can be precisely controlled by adjusting pH, and it also demonstrates stability in the presence of hypochlorite.

Conflicts

  • alkali reagents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has not yet assessed OLETH-6 CARBOXYLIC ACID. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) permits its use in EWG VERIFIED™ products, provided it adheres to specific use restrictions and warnings, with its hazard score potentially increasing due to the presence of toxic impurities. It is officially listed in the FDA Global Substance Registration System (UNII JE40XG60I2).

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

OLETH-6 CARBOXYLIC ACID is a versatile and generally well-tolerated multi-functional surfactant, playing a critical role in emulsification and cleansing across a broad spectrum of cosmetic and personal care formulations.

Related

Similar Ingredients

Finding similar ingredients…