OriginDerived from stearic acid, typically sourced from vegetable oils like palm or coconut through hydrogenation. Produced by esterifying stearic acid with polyethylene glycol through catalytic condensation reaction.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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