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Catalog Number | CI-HC-0159 |
Product Name | PEG-150 Distearate |
CAS | 9005-08-07 |
Description | Polyethylene glycol diester of stearic acid. HLB 18.9 (gives oil-in-water emulsions). Appears slightly cloudy in water, but clear in surfactant-containing solutions. |
Solubility | Water-soluble |
Appearance | White flakes, characteristic odor |
Application | Shampoo, conditioner, shower gels, baby shampoo, bubble bath, creams, lotions & other emulsions. |
Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
Composition | PEG-150 distearate |
Features And Benefits | Effective thickener for surfactant-containing products (e.g. shampoo, conditioner, shower gels)Solubilizer for various water-insoluble ingredientsHas good co-emulsifying properties in creams & lotions |
GMO | GMONo data available |
HS Code | 3823110000 |
INCI | PEG-150 distearate |
Manufacture | PEG-150 distearate is produced by esterification of stearic acid and then reacted with ethylene oxide. |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
Raw Material Source | Palm kernel oil, ethylene oxide |
Uses | Heat to 60°C (140°F) when incorporating into formulas. Typical use level 0.5 - 5% (even at low levels there is a thickening effect). For external use only. |