PEG-3 Distearate

PEG-3 Distearate

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

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Peg-3 distearate

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

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A naturally-derived helper that blends oil and water together, keeping your formula smooth and stable while ensuring even product coverage on skin.

Formula

C19H40O4

Mol. Weight

332.50

CAS #

9005-08-7

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Functions

Emulsifying

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

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic polyethylene glycol-based emulsifier developed in the 20th century cosmetics industry. Designed to stabilize and thicken formulations by bridging oil and water components.