abstract |
Use of esters of hydroxycarboxylic acids with ethoxylated alcohols according to formula (III) R3O- (EO) xZ (III) in which R3 means an alkyl moiety with 6 to 22 carbon atoms, X means an integer from 2 to 10 and Z means a hydroxycarboxylic acid moiety, to improve compatibility with respect to the skin, mucous membranes and tissues of anionic surfactants. |