Laureth-3

Laureth-3

Item No. EMF-LAUR3-01
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Description
Description
Effective liquid non-ionic emulsifier & surfactant made from polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol (POE 3 lauryl alcohol). HLB value 8 (gives water-in-oil emulsions).
Benefits
  • Non-ionic emulsifier (enables water & oil to mix), dispersing agent, and solubilizer
  • Solubilizes oils in aqueos systems and create a milky type consistency when surfactants are present
  • Act as a thickener in shampoos and shower gels
  • Compatible with non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric, and cationic surfactants
Use
Can be added to formulas as is either to the water phase or oil phase. Typical use level is 1 - 5%. For external use only.
Applications
All kinds of skin care products, hair care products including body washes, hair shampoos, deodorants, lotions, and creams.
CAS
68439-50-9
INCI
Laureth-3
composition
Laureth-3
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Clear liquid, may haze when chilled
pH Value
pH range: 5-6.5 (5% in water)
Solubility
Soluble in oils and alcohols, partly soluble in water
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Coconut oil
Manufacture
Laureth-3 is produced by reacting ethylene oxide with lauryl alcohol which is obtained from coconut oil. The numerical designation 3 refers to the number of repeating ethylene oxide units in the molecule.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
No data available
Vegan
Does not contain animal derived components
HS Code
3402130000
Proposition 65
Under California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, better known as OEHHA Prop 65, we are required to place a warning to this product since the OEHHA believes that retinol/retinyl esters may cause reproductive harm (e.g. interference in female/male reproduction or embryonal development), when in daily dosages in excess of 10,000 IU or 3,000 retinol equivalents. Importantly, retinol/retinyl esters are still required and essential for maintenance of normal reproductive function. Recommended daily level during pregnancy is 8000 IU. WARNING: This product contains retinol/retinyl esters, a chemical known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov