PEG 6000 Distearate
PEG 6000 Distearate
Synonyms: PEG-150 Distearate; POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 6000 DISTEARATE; peg 6000 distearate; polyethylene glycol 150 distearate; PEG-150 stearate; PEG-150 distearyl ether; Polyethylene glycol stearate; PEG stearate; PEG-150 DS; Distearyl polyethylene glycol; PEG 150 distearyl ether; PEG-150 distearyl ether distearate; Distearic Acid Polyethyleneglycol Ester (on average 150 units of -CH2-CH2-O-)
Micellar thickening agent for surfactant-based cleansers, especially shampoos, shower gels, and face washes.
Solubilizer for oils and fatty materials.
PEG 6000 Distearate, also known as PEG-150 Distearate, is well known for its thickening abilities in some formulations, particularly those based on amphoterics and soaps.
PEG 6000 Distearate is a versatile and practical thickening agent commonly used in personal care and cosmetic products.
PEG 6000 Distearate is often used in creams, lotions, and other products to improve their texture and stability.
PEG 6000 Distearate helps to create a smooth, consistent consistency that is easy to apply and feels pleasant on the skin.
PEG 6000 Distearate also has excellent emulsifying properties, helping to keep oil-based and water-based ingredients mixed in a stable, homogeneous mixture.
PEG 6000 Distearate is also highly effective at dispersing pigments, fragrances, and other active ingredients evenly throughout a product, ensuring that they are delivered effectively and consistently.
CAS Number: 9005-08-7
Chem/IUPAC Name: Poly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),. alpha. -(1-oxooctadecyl)-. omega. -[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]-
PEG 6000 Distearate
PEG 6000 Distearate is polyethylene glycol diester of stearic acid.
It is in the form of solid, white, off-white waxy flakes and is used as a thickener, emulsifier, and solubilizer in cosmetics and personal care products.
Typical concentration: 0.5-50%.
PEG 6000 Distearate) is defined as the polyethylene glycol (PEG) diester of stearic acid, wherein the PEG has an average degree of polymerization of 150 oxyethylene repeat units corresponding to an average molecular weight (MW) of 6,600 g/mol.
What is PEG 6000 Distearate used for?
PEG 6000 Distearate is used mainly as a thickener in shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, face washes, hand washes, shaving creams, baby-care products, etc.
PEG 6000 Distearate is a polyethylene glycol diester of stearic acid. HLB 18.9 (gives oil-in-water emulsions).
PEG 6000 Distearate appears slightly cloudy in water but clear in surfactant-containing solutions.
PEG 6000 Distearate is an effective Thickener for surfactant-containing products (e.g., shampoo, conditioner, shower gels).
PEG 6000 Distearate is a Solubilizer for various water-insoluble ingredients.
PEG 6000 Distearate has good co-emulsifying properties in creams & lotions.
Skincare: It is used as an emulsifier in creams and lotions
Hair care: It is used as an anti-static agent in conditioners
PEG 6000 Distearate has an HLB value of about 18; thus, it can also be used as a nonionic emulsifier for o/w systems.
In addition, the use of PEG 6000 Distearate in color cosmetics, hair conditioners, and shaving preparations is also known.
Origin
PEG 6000 Distearate is produced by esterifying stearic acid, which is derived from palm kernel oil or other vegetable oils.
What does PEG 6000 Distearate do in a formulation?
Emulsifying
Viscosity controlling
Safety profile
PEG 6000 Distearate is designated as safe to be used in products at a concentration of 5.0%.
Technical profile
Property Values
Boiling Point: 492-497°C
Melting Point: 52-57°C
Hydroxyl Value: 5 max.
Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol
Insoluble in mineral and vegetable oil
Saponification Value: 165-175 mgKOH/g
To overcome the need for the hot processing of formulas containing PEG 6000 Distearate to achieve effective dissolution, as previously described, raw material suppliers also provide the ingredient in concentrated aqueous blends with typical anionic, amphoteric, and/or nonionic surfactants such as sodium trideceth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, and PEG-80 sorbitan laurate.
Such blends simplify formulating by premixing commonly employed ingredients, such as the amphoteric and nonionic surfactants used in baby shampoos, and enabling ambient-temperature processing.
