PEG-75 Distearate

PEG-75 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-75 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

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]- (75 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.

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Locks In Moisture

Antioxidant Protection

Anti-Aging Benefits

Removes Impurities

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

Stearic acid is derived from animal fats or vegetable oils and has been used traditionally in soap and candle-making. The PEG-75 distearate version was created in the mid-20th century as a water-soluble emulsifier for cosmetics.