Personal Care / Cosmetic
Food and Beverage
Pharmaceutical
Flavor and Fragrance
Animal Health & Nutrition
Sport Nutrition
IndustrialAppearance
White solid
Function
Is an ester formed by the reaction of high purity stearic acid and PEG 400. PEG 400 MS is an emulsifier for oil-in-water emulsions and an auxiliary emulsifier for water-in-oil emulsions. In shampoos it is a hair conditioner and foam builder and known to improve cleansing action by preventing the redeposition of grease and dirt on the hair by a protective colloid effect. It is also used in formulations of ointments, creams, lotions and suspensions.
Synonyms
PEG 6000 Monostearate; Unipeg 6000 Monostearate; Polyethylene Glycol Monostearate; PEG 1540 Monostearate
Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Packages
- 100 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 250 lb. Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Cosmetics
Product Class
- Surfactants
- emollient & esters
- foam & viscosity boosters
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 70 RV 2.15
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 257øC (494.6øF)
- Melting Point: 30øC (86øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 89.11 g/mol