INCI Name
CETETH-1
Functions
2 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
emulsifier
What It Does
2-(Hexadecyloxy)ethanol
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
286.50
g/mol
LogP
7.30
Partition coefficient (lipophilicity)
H-Bond Donors
1
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
29.5
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
Ethoxylated surfactants (Ceteareth-*, PEG-*, Polysorbate-*, Poloxamer-*) accumulate peroxides over shelf life via air oxidation of the polyoxyethylene chain. The resulting peroxides degrade DHA, accelerating off-smell and producing orange tones. For DHA formulations, prefer non-ethoxylated emulsifiers: Polyglyceryl-* esters (Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate), Lecithin, Sucrose Stearate, Olivem 1000 (Cetearyl Olivate + Sorbitan Olivate).
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- CETETH-1
- CAS Number
- 2136-71-2
- Category
- emulsifier