Synonym(s)
.alpha.-C14-15-alkyl-.omega. 2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyloxy; poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl); sodium salt
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. "Pareth-" denotes a PEG ether of an alkyl alcohol. The prefixed numbers "C x-y" indicate the length of the alkyl (carbon) chains. The number after "Pareth-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-.
Sulfonates are salts or esters of sulfonic acids (alkanesulfonic acids, alkylsulfuric acids).
Sodium C14-15 Pareth-PG sulfonates are substances which are used in cosmetic preparations where they act as surfactants (washing-active substances).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer