Trideceth-10 is a chemical compound, 13 carbon chains alkyl polyethylene glycol (PEG (Polyethylene glycol)) ether of ethoxylated fatty Tridecyl alcohol (10 mol).

The name defines the structure of the molecule

• Trideceth refers to a tridecyl alkyl chain, derived from a fatty alcohol with 13 carbon atoms.
• -10 indicates that 10 units of ethylene oxide have been introduced into the molecule, enhancing water solubility.

Description of the Raw Materials

• Tridecyl Alcohol. A fatty alcohol that serves as the core of the molecule.
• Ethylene Oxide. A gas that is added to create a polyethoxylated derivative.

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Emulsion stabilizer. Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable. Emulsion stabilisers improve the formation and stability of single and double emulsions. It should be noted that in the structure-function relationship, molar mass plays an important role.

Safety.

The term 'eth' refers to the ethoxylation reaction with ethylene oxide after which residues of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, chemical compounds considered carcinogenic, may remain. The degree of safety therefore depends on the degree of purity of the compound obtained. At present, no manufacturer is known to provide this information on the label.

Commercial applications 

Hair Care Products: Used in shampoos, conditioners, and hair treatments as an emulsifying and solubilizing agent.

Skin Care Products: Found in creams, lotions, and soaps as an emulsifying agent.

Cleaning Products: Utilized in household and industrial cleaning products.

• Molecular Formula  C₁₅H₃₂O₂
• Molecular Weight  244.41 g/mol
• CAS  24938-91-8
• UNII    G624N6MSBA
• EC Number   253-962-0   607-463-3