PEG-30 STEARATE
PEG-30 STEARATE combines a chain of oxyethylene units with a stearate group derived from stearic acid. The PEG-30 designation refers to an average molar ratio of 30 ethylene oxide units in the described structure, a feature that distinguishes it from other polyethylene glycol stearates.
PEG-30 STEARATE: what it is
PEG-30 STEARATE combines a chain of oxyethylene units with a stearate group derived from stearic acid. The PEG-30 designation refers to an average molar ratio of 30 ethylene oxide units in the described structure, a feature that distinguishes it from other polyethylene glycol stearates.
PEG-30 STEARATE: what it does in cosmetics
In a formula, it functions as both an emulsifying surfactant and a cleansing surfactant. In emulsification, it takes part in forming a more uniform mixture from components that tend to separate; in cleansing, it participates in the removal of residues during use.
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