| 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 solubilizerSolubilizes oils in aqueos systems and create a milky type consistency when surfactants are presentAct as a thickener in shampoos and shower gelsCompatible 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. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL487 |
| INCI: | Laureth-3 |
| Composition: | Laureth-3 |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | Clear liquid, may haze when chilled |
| pHValue: | 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: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | No data available |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal derived components |
| HS: | 3402130000 |
| Proposition: | 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 |