Ingredient
Trideceth-10
PEG-10 tridecyl ether
Polyoxyethylene (10) tridecyl ether
What it is
A more hydrophilic ethoxylated C13 alcohol (about 10 EO units) used as an O/W emulsifier and cleansing aid.
How it works
The longer polyethylene-glycol chain raises its HLB, making it effective at building stable oil-in-water emulsions and rinsing cleanly.
What it does
Surfactant
Emulsifier
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.