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PEG-100 Stearate is an ingredient that is used in a variety of cosmetic and skin care products to control the texture and flow of the formulations.
In its raw form, PEG-100 Stearate looks like a pasty or waxy solid that is cream in color and has a faint odor.
PEG-100 Stearate is also an excellent emollient that leaves the skin and hair moisturized.
CAS: 9004-99-3
MF: (C2H4O)nC18H36O2
MW: 622.91
EINECS: 618-405-1
Synonyms
MYRJ(TM) 53;MYRJ(TM) 59;MYRJ 58;MYRJ 59;MYRJ(R) 53;MYRJ(TM) 45;MYRJ 45;PEG 200 STEARATE
PEG-100 Stearate is mainly added to products like cleansers, moisturizers, mascaras, and shampoos.
PEG-100 Stearate is a mixture of the monoand diesters of stearic acid and mixed polyoxyethylene diols having an average polymer length of 7.5 oxyethylene units.
PEG-100 Stearate stearate is a neutral surfactant.
PEG-100 Stearate has been recommended as an additive to the radiolabelled 7H12 Middlebrook TB media and, as such, has been shown to enhance the growth of mycobacteria in the radiometric BACTEC rapid culture system.
PEG-100 Stearate produces the greatest enhancement in growth and reduction in the time taken to detect growth for M. tuberculosis and polyoxyethylene (30) stearate and polyoxyethylene (JL) stearate for species of mycobacteria other than M. tuberculosis.
PEG-100 Stearate inhibits P-gp mediated efflux in a concentration-dependent manner mainly by modulating substrate-stimulated P-gp ATPase activity.
PEG-100 Stearate reduces vinblastine sulfate efllux.
The cytotoxicity of vinblastine to K562/ADR cells is significantly enhanced when cotreated with 100 or 150 μg/mL polyoxyethylene 40 stearate.
PEG-100 Stearate is a multitasking, common ingredient that can be used as an emulsifier/cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
PEG-100 Stearate's emollient properties may also be utilised to deliver a soft, moisturised feel to skin.
In cleansing solutions, PEG-100 Stearate helps contribute to the foamability of the formula.
In general, PEG-100 stearate is used to control and enhance the texture of various types of beauty products including body lotions and facial cleansers, as well as hair care products and makeup items.
Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate is a very versatile non-ionic oil-in-water emulsifier that creates silky smooth, ultra-light emulsions.
Polyethylene glycol-100 stearate is a polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
A nonionic surfactant, PEG-100 Stearate's used as an emollient, emulsifier, and surfactant in in food, drugs, and cosmetics.
PEG-100 Stearate Chemical Properties
Melting point: 47 °C
Fp: 39 °C
Storage temp.: 2-8°C
Water Solubility: Soluble in water
Solubility: Chloroform (Slighty), Methanol (Slightly)
Form: powder to lump
color: White to Almost white
Cdor: at 100.00?%. mild fatty
Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB): 18.8
LogP: 7.629 (est)
EPA Substance Registry System: PEG-100 Stearate (9004-99-3)
Waxy, light-tan solid; nearly odorless.
Congealing range 39–45C.
Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, and acetone; insoluble in mineral and vegetable oils.
Uses
PEG-100 Stearate is an emulsifier and antifoaming agent used in processed foods, fruit jellies, and sauces.
PEG-100 Stearate is a mixture of polyethylene glycol esters.
PEG-100 Stearate is compatible with lipophilic compounds due to a higher free fatty acid content.
Suggested applications: cosmetic formulations, lubricants.
PEG-100 Stearate is a high molecular weight, high HLB surface active agent suggested for use in cosmetic formulations (emulsifier, viscosity modifier) and lubricants (emulsifier).
PEG-100 Stearate is a multifunctional surface active agent suggested for use in cosmetic formulations, household products, lubricants, textile chemicals, polishes and paper.
PEG-100 Stearate, an emulsifier, is listed as particularly applicable for hand and body lotions and creams.
