It is an ester obtained from emollient glycerol ethoxylate, which is used as a back-lubricator in shampoos, shower gels, and liquid soaps. It is a clear, light yellow hydrophilic emollient for shampoo, shower gels and bath foam formulations and a solubility enhancer for essential oils and fragrances and a co-emulsifier for O/W emulsions, creams and lotions.