Description

PEG-150 Distearate is polyethylene glycol diester of stearic acid, produced by the esterification of stearic acid which is derived from palm kernel oil or other vegetable oils.

It is in the form of solid, white to off-white waxy flakes and used as a thickener, emulsifier, solubilizer in cosmetics and personal care products.
It is commonly used to thicken mild, amphoteric-containing surfactant systems, such as baby shampoos, baby baths, facial scrubs, facial cleansers, conditioners, shower gels, body washes, body scrubs and shaving foams.

It can be used to enhance solubilizer some water insoluble ingredients and has good co-emulsifying properties in creams & lotions.

• Effective thickener for surfactant-containing products (e.g. shampoo, conditioner, shower gels)
• Solubilizer for various water-insoluble ingredients
• Has good co-emulsifying properties in creams & lotions

Usage rate: 0.5 – 5%

Formulating tip: Add to surfactant and heat to 60°C.

Appears slightly cloudy in water, but clear in surfactant
Soluble in water and ethanol, Insoluble in mineral and vegetable oil
HLB 18.9