PEG-9 Distearate

PEG-9 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-9 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

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]- (9 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

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic emulsifier developed in the mid-20th century combining polyethylene glycol with stearic acid, a fatty acid traditionally used in soap-making and skincare. Modified with PEG to improve solubility and emulsification in modern cosmetic formulations.