Emulsifiers

Cleaning

Trideceth-12 is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) ether of tridecyl alcohol with 12 units of ethoxylation; it is sometimes derived from vegetable oil. It is found in various cosmetic and personal hygiene products as a surfactant and, as known, prevents the accumulation of silicones or counteracts other products that accumulate in hair. Therefore, it is most often found in shampoos, conditioners and other hair care products. PEG is a common ingredient in cosmetic and personal care products, partly due to their ability to penetrate the skin and be absorbed into the body or help other chemicals and ingredients in absorption.