INCI Name
LAURETH-6
Functions
2 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
emulsifier
What It Does
3,6,9,12,15,18-Hexaoxatriacontan-1-ol
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
450.60
g/mol
LogP
4.40
Partition coefficient (lipophilicity)
H-Bond Donors
1
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
7
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
75.6
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
- LAURETH-6
- CAS Number
- 3055-96-7
- Category
- emulsifier