- INCI Name:Laureth-10
- CAS Number:68002-97-1
- Functions:Emulsifier, Degreaser, Wetting Agent, Surfactant (Nonionic), Surfactant, Release Agent
- Chemical Family:Alcohol Ethoxylates
- Ingredient Origin:Synthetic, Petrochemical
- Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Biodegradable
- Synonyms:C10-16 ethoxylated alcohols, C10-16 ethoxylated alcs., Ethoxylated C10-16 alcohols, Ethoxylated C10-16 alcs.
Sasol North America Inc.'s NOVEL 1412-3 Alcohol Ethoxylate is a biodegradable nonionic derived from linear primary ALFOL 1412 Alcohol. This Ethoxylate is made using Sasol North America Inc.'s patented NOVEL catalyst technology, which yields products with lower free alcohol, PEG levels, and melting ranges when compared to the traditional base-catalyzed methods. It is essentially 100% active unless diluted with water and has the following structural formula: CH3(CH2)xCH2(OCH2CH2)3OH where 'x' varies between 10 and 12. NOVEL 1412-3 Ethoxylate is a clear to slightly hazy liquid at room temperature. It is used in personal care as emulsifier, applicable for all kinds of liquid personal cleansing products. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.