Laureth-6 carboxylic acid

Laureth-6 carboxylic acid (CAS 220622-96-8) is an ether carboxylate surfactant derived from ethoxylated lauryl/myristyl alcohol with a carboxymethyl head group. It combines mild surfactancy with pH-dependent ionization, making it effective across both acidic and alkaline formulation environments.

Procurement teams source it primarily as a cleansing and emulsifying agent in personal care and industrial cleaning applications. In shampoos, facial cleansers, and body washes, it delivers low-irritation cleansing compatible with amphoteric co-surfactants.

This material supports formulations targeting sensitive skin positioning. Industrial and institutional cleaners use it for degreasing hard surfaces where mildness toward substrates or operator skin contact is a formulation requirement.

In textile processing, it functions as a scouring and emulsifying agent, helping remove oils and sizing agents from fiber without damaging delicate materials. Leather and paper processing operations use it to control interfacial tension.

The chemical is also utilized to improve wetting during wet-processing stages. Laureth-6 carboxylic acid is typically supplied as a liquid or low-viscosity paste, depending on concentration and temperature.

It is available in technical and cosmetic grades, with cosmetic-grade material meeting purity standards suitable for personal care finished goods. Bulk supply is standard in drums and IBCs, with concentration levels commonly in the range of 25–30% active matter.