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Isoceteth-20

Names
Other names Polyethylene glycol monoisohexadecyl ether; Polyethylene glycol isocetyl ether
Identifiers
CAS Number	69364-63-2
ECHA InfoCard	100.166.838
UNII	O020065R7Z
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID60858847, DTXSID80891670 DTXSID00858846, DTXSID60858847, DTXSID80891670
Properties
Chemical formula	HO(C2H4O)nC16H33; n ≈ 20
Molar mass	variable
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Y verify (what is  ?) Infobox references

Isoceteth-20 is the polyethylene glycol ether of isocetyl alcohol that conforms generally to the formula HO(C₂H₄O)_nC₁₆H₃₃ where n has an average value of 20. It is used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and surfactant. It is found in acne-fighting medications, styling gels, shampoos, facial cleansing products, mascara, anti-aging creams, liquid soaps, astringents, artificial tanning products, and eye creams.

References

1. Isoceteth-20 at cosmeticanalysis.com

• Cosmetics chemicals
• Ethers
• Non-ionic surfactants