PRODUCT Properties
| Boiling point: | 422.01°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 0.9622 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4433 (estimate) |
| pka | 14.33±0.10(Predicted) |
| Odor | at 100.00?%. bland |
| Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) | 4.7 |
| LogP | 7.562 (est) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Diethylene glycol monostearate (106-11-6) |
Description and Uses
PEG-2 stearate is an emulsifier for creams and lotions. This tancolored wax is derived from stearic acid.
Pegosperse(R) 100 S is a low HLB, self-emulsifying, surface active agent suggested for use in cosmetic formulations (thickening agent), household products (dispersing and thickening agent) and rubber molding lubricant (anti-tack agent).
