Cosmetic Grade Laureth-7 Citrate CAS 565429-75-6
Products Description
- Laureth-7 Citrate is a surfactant and emulsifier widely used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is made by reacting lauryl alcohol (Laureth) with citric acid (Citrate).
- Laureth-7 Citrate has good water solubility. This is because the polyether chain part in its molecular structure can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, making it easy to dissolve in water. Meanwhile, it also shows certain solubility in some organic solvents, enabling it to play a role in different types of formulation systems.
- Laureth-7 Citrate is a versatile emulsifier and surfactant with good lubricity and substantivity. Its wide application in personal care and cosmetics makes it one of the most important ingredients in modern skin care and cleansing formulations. Due to its good skin feel and stability, Laureth-7 Citrate is often used in high-end skin care and beauty products.
Function
- Emulsifier: Laureth-7 Citrate acts as an emulsifier, which helps oil and water mix to form a stable emulsion. It is commonly used in skin creams, lotions and cosmetics.
- Surfactant: Laureth-7 Citrate has good surface activity and can reduce the surface tension of liquids to help clean and remove stains.
- Skin Conditioning Agent: Laureth-7 Citrate has good skin affinity, can improve the product’s spreadability and usage experience, and provide a smooth and moisturizing feel.
- Thickener: In certain formulations, Laureth-7 Citrate can also act as a thickener to improve the texture of the product.
Application
- Personal Care Products
- In shampoos and body washes, Laureth-7 Citrate is an important cleaning ingredient. It can effectively remove oil and dirt from the skin and hair. Meanwhile, due to its mild nature, it will not cause excessive irritation to the skin and hair. Moreover, it can help regulate the foaming performance of products, making the foam richer, finer and more stable.
- In skin care products such as lotions and creams, Laureth-7 Citrate can be used as an emulsifier. It helps to mix the oil-phase and water-phase components evenly and form a stable emulsion or cream structure. This helps to improve the stability and effectiveness of products, enabling skin care products to better play their functions such as moisturizing and nourishing.
- Cleaning Products
- In detergents, dishwashing liquids and other products, its surface-active properties can enhance the cleaning ability. It can effectively remove oil stains and dirt, and during the cleaning process, it enables the cleaner to disperse better in water and improve the cleaning efficiency. Meanwhile, it can also reduce the redeposition of dirt on the surface of the object being cleaned.
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