• Used as a viscosity-enhancing agent in shampoos. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Functions as a foam stabilizer in body washes. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Acts as an antistatic agent in hair-care products. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Serves as a slip / lubricant agent in industrial fluids. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Used in metal-working emulsions for corrosion inhibition. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}