Dilaureth-4 dimonium chloride (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Dilaureth-4 dimonium chloride is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface, e.g. in hair). It also acts as an emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids such as water and oil so that they can be mixed together).

Note: The polyoxyethylene ethers of lauric alcohol are called laureth(s) (for comparison see: Cetethe as polyoxyethylene ether of cetylacohol; steareth as polyoxyethylene ether of stearyl alcohol and others).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020