Steareth-15; Polyoxyethylated Stearyl Alcohol (Steareth-2)(in 3,365 products)
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Functions:
1. Cleanser (Cosmetics) - Improves the cleansing properties of water
2. Emulsifier - Allows water and oils to remain mixed together to form an emulsion.
3. Solubilizer - Increases the solubility of poorly soluble ingredients
4. Surfactant - Reduces the surface tension to allow mixtures to be formed evenly. Emulsifier is a specific type of surfactant which allows two liquids to mix together evenly
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Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/75050
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. Harmful if swallowed (H302)
2. Harmful in contact with skin (H312)
3. Causes skin irritation (H315)
4. Causes serious eye damage (H318)
5. Harmful if inhaled (H332)
6. Very toxic to aquatic life (H400)
7. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H411)
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