Surfactant ingredient
Trideceth-6
A nonionic ethoxylated tridecanol (6 EO units) used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in sunscreens and lotions.
Also known as: PEG-6 Tridecyl Ether
emulsifiersurfactantsolubilizer
Benefits
- ✓Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions
- ✓Helps solubilize lipophilic ingredients in aqueous systems
Watch for
- ⚠May contain trace levels of 1,4-dioxane if not properly purified (common PEG concern)
