Sesquiethoxytriethanolamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, emulsion stabilising, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sesquiethoxytriethanolamine is the product obtained by the reaction of ammonia and ethylene oxide consisting chiefly of Triethanolamine and hydroxyethoxyethyl diethanolamine.
What does it do?
Sesquiethoxytriethanolamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Sesquiethoxytriethanolamine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sesquiethoxytriethanolamine?
Sesquiethoxytriethanolamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sesquiethoxytriethanolamine is the product obtained by the reaction of ammonia and ethylene oxide consisting chiefly of Triethanolamine and hydroxyethoxyethyl diethanolamine.
Is Sesquiethoxytriethanolamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sesquiethoxytriethanolamine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sesquiethoxytriethanolamine do in cosmetic products?
Sesquiethoxytriethanolamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, emulsion stabilising, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 04/04/2013