PEG-175 Distearate

PEG-175 Distearate

AKA “9005-08-7, Ethane-1, 2-diol;heptadecanoic acid, SCHEMBL11828691, ethylene glycol;heptadecanoic acid, QYJQHDWGURXGNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N, C19H40O4, MFCD00084419, Protamate 200-DS(TM), PEG-4 Distearate(TM)”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Peg-175 distearate

AKA: 9005-08-7, Ethane-1, 2-diol;heptadecanoic acid, SCHEMBL11828691, Ethylene glycol;heptadecanoic acid, QYJQHDWGURXGNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N, C19H40O4, MFCD00084419, Protamate 200-DS(TM), PEG-4 Distearate(TM)

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]- (175 mol EO average molar ratio)

Formula

C19H40O4

Mol. Weight

332.50

CAS #

9005-08-7

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Viscosity Controlling

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Controls Viscosity

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

A polyethylene glycol ester developed in the mid-20th century as a cosmetic emulsifier and surfactant. Created to improve stability and texture in modern skincare formulations.