Chemical Properties
Waxy, light-tan solid; nearly odorless. Congealing range 39–45C. Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, and acetone; insoluble in mineral and vegetable oils.
Uses
Polyoxyethylene stearate is an emulsifier and antifoaming agent used in processed foods, fruit jellies, and sauces.
Uses
PEG-5 stearate is listed as particularly applicable for hand and body lotions and creams.
Uses
Pegosperse(R) 400 MS is a multifunctional surface active agent suggested for use in cosmetic formulations, household products, lubricants, textile chemicals, polishes and paper.
Uses
Pegosperse(R) 1500 MS is a mixture of polyethylene glycol esters. It is compatible with lipophilic compounds due to a higher free fatty acid content. Suggested applications: cosmetic formulations, lubricants.
Uses
Pegosperse(R) 1750 MS is a high molecular weight, high HLB surface active agent suggested for use in cosmetic formulations (emulsifier, viscosity modifier) and in lubricants (emulsifier).
Uses
polyethylene glycol monostearate is an emulsifier.
Definition
Polyoxyethylene 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.
brand name
Myrj 53 (ICI Americas).
General Description
Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate is a neutral surfactant.
Safety Profile
Very slightly toxic by
ingestion. Questionable carcinogen with
experimental tumorigenic data.
Experimental reproductive effects. When
heated to decomposition it emits acrid
smoke and irritating fumes. See also other
polyethylene glycol monostearate entries and
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL.
