PEG-40 STEARATE
PEG-40 STEARATE is a nonionic surfactant whose structure combines an octadecanoyl-derived chain with polyoxyethylene segments. Its recorded average ratio is 40 ethylene oxide units, a characteristic that distinguishes this ingredient among PEG stearates.
PEG-40 STEARATE: what it is
PEG-40 STEARATE is a nonionic surfactant whose structure combines an octadecanoyl-derived chain with polyoxyethylene segments. Its recorded average ratio is 40 ethylene oxide units, a characteristic that distinguishes this ingredient among PEG stearates.
PEG-40 STEARATE: what it does in cosmetics
In a formula, it works as an emulsifying surfactant, helping components that tend to separate form a more uniform mixture. It also has a cleansing function, taking part in the removal of dirt and residue during product use.
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