Isolaureth-3 (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Isolaureth-3 is the PEG (polyoxyethylene) ether of isolauryl alcohol. The substance acts as an emollient (makes the skin supple and smooth), emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together) and surfactant (washing-active substance).

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Polyalkylene glycol ethers are non-ionic surfactants. Their hydrophilic part is formed by short-chain polyethylene glycols (polyoxyethylene). In the designation of alcohol polyglycol ethers, the inserted numbering means the average number of ethylene oxide units per mole. Isolaureth-3, for example, is the INCI designation for a polyoxyethylene ether with 3 ethylene oxide units per mole.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer