It has superior foaming properties and is non-irritating to eyes and skin, making it suitable for use in baby bath products. In addition, it can reduce viscosity.

Appearance: colourless to light yellow liquid, may show white deposits which will disappear on heating and stirring to 40°C

Solubility: soluble in water

Applications: baby wash products, facial cleansers; tear-free formulations to reduce AES irritation