PRODUCTS

STEARETH-100

CAS Number: 9005-00-9
Molecular Formula: C58H118O21

Steareth-100 is a polyethylene glycol ether of Stearyl Alcohol (q.v.).

Steareth-100 as surfactant is used for skin and hair-cleaning purposes and as emulsifier and solubilizing agent in cosmetics and Hair Colorants.
Steareth-100 functions as a "wash-out" component in Developers and Hair Colorants, means Steareth-100 helps to remove all residues after a Hair Color application.

Use of Steareth-100:
Cosmetics - Gel forming; Surfactant

Cosmetic action of Steareth-100:
Washing substance, removes impurities from the surface of the hair and skin.

Functions of Steareth-100:
Steareth-100 acts as a solubilizer, i.e. Steareth-100 enables the introduction of substances that are insoluble or sparingly soluble in water into the aqueous solution, e.g. fragrances, plant extracts, fatty substances.
Steareth-100 is also used as an auxiliary emulsifier in O/W emulsions.

Is a fatty alcohol used as a surfactant, cleansing agent, and viscosity controlling agent in personal care products.

Gelling agent: Gives the consistency of a gel to a liquid preparation

Surfactant: Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of Steareth-100 during use

STEARETH-100 is classified as:
Gel forming
Surfactant

Storage of Steareth-100:
Keep container tightly closed.
Store in dry, cool place, and protect from moisture.

Security of Steareth-100:
Ingredient safety
Steareth-100 has no toxic effect and is safe for use in cosmetics

Pure Substance Safety of Steareth-100:
Not classified as a dangerous substance according to chemical regulations

Properties of Steareth-100:
Molecular Weight: 1151.5
XLogP3: 5.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 21
Rotatable Bond Count: 76
Exact Mass: 1150.81656077
Monoisotopic Mass: 1150.81656077
Topological Polar Surface Area: 205 Å²
Heavy Atom Count: 79
Complexity: 1030
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes

Description: non-ionic
Form: pellets
Impurities: ≤1% water
color: white
mp: 56-60 °C
InChI: 1S/C20H41O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-19-22-20-18-21/h2-20H2,1H3
InChI key: PSEGVHKUPXNGGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The Steareth ingredients:
Steareth-3
Steareth-5
Steareth-8
Steareth-14
Steareth-16
Steareth-21
Steareth-25
Steareth-27
Steareth-30
Steareth-40
Steareth-50
Steareth-80
Steareth-100
Steareth-200

Chem/IUPAC Name of Steareth-100:
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy

Synonyms of Steareth-100:
Brij 78
Steareth-100
Brij 72
Brij 700
SCHEMBL1636990
AKOS024418769
MCULE-8398457981
brij 700
2-octadecoxyethanol (peg-100)
peg-100 stearyl ether
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
polyethylene glycol (100) stearyl ether
polyoxyethylene (100) stearyl alcohol ether
polyoxyethylene (100) stearyl ether

MeSH of Steareth-100:
Brij 700