Characteristics
- INCI
- Trideceth-6
- CAS
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24938-91-8, 69011-36-5
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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500-241-6
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- emulsifying, surfactant
Who it's for
Description
Trideceth-6 is a synthetic ingredient from the “ethoxylated alcohol” family, used mostly as an emulsifier and solubilizer in skincare and haircare. In plain terms, it helps oil- and water-based ingredients mix smoothly, so formulas stay stable and feel more elegant on the skin. You’ll often see it in cleansers, lotions, serums, and styling products, where it can also help spread ingredients more evenly.
For skin, Trideceth-6 doesn’t act like a treatment ingredient on its own, but it can improve the texture and performance of a formula, making products easier to apply and rinse off. In haircare, it can help distribute conditioning agents and other actives through the hair more uniformly, which may support a softer, smoother feel. People who like lightweight, well-blended formulas may appreciate it, especially in products that need a clean, non-greasy finish.
Caveat: Trideceth-6 is generally used at low levels, but as with many surfactant or solubilizing ingredients, very sensitive skin may find some formulas a bit drying or irritating depending on the full ingredient list. It’s the overall product, not this ingredient alone, that matters most.
Products with Trideceth-6 (1 918 total)
Most often found in L'Oreal products (127 items)
