Diethylamine laureth sulfate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Diethylamine laureth sulfate is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. Diethylamine laureth sulfate acts as a surfactant. The substance enhances foam formation and improves volume, structure and durability of the foam.

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The polyoxyethylene ethers of lauryl alcohol are called laureth(s) (for comparison see: steareth as polyoxyethylene ether of stearyl alcohol and others). Polyalkylene glycol ethers are non-ionic surfactants, the lipophilic part of which consists of fatty alcohols (e.g. lauryl alcohol, palmitic alcohol, stearyl alcohols etc.). The hydrophilic part is formed by short-chain polyethylene glycols (polyoxyethylene).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer