PEG-4 Distearate

PEG-4 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-4 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 · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]- (4 mol EO average molar ratio)

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.

Emulsifier

Locks In Moisture

Wound Healing

Antioxidant Protection

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Synthetic PEG-based emulsifier developed in the 1950s-60s for cosmetics. Designed to provide stable oil-water emulsification without the irritation of traditional soap-based systems.