Steareth-2
Steareth-2 is a surfactant. It is a waxy compound mainly used as an emulsifier & surfactant in various cosmetic products. Its Molecular Formula is C22H46O3 and Molecular Weight is 358.6.
| Sihauli Brand Name | SCPL S2 |
| Chemical Name/INCI Name | Steareth-2 |
| Nature of Emulsifier | Water in Oil |
| Application & Functionality | Emulsifier & Co-Emulsifier, Dispersant, Stable at extreme pH |
| Texture | Medium to Heavy |
| Usage Level | Usage 0.5% to 5% |
| Industry/Application Categories | Skin Care (Face Care & Cosmetics), Hair Care, Body Care |
Description
Steareth-2 is a waxy solid material that acts as an emulsifier in cosmetics and personal care products. It helps water and oil-based ingredients stay together to form an emulsion.
Steareth-2 is used in:
Personal cleanliness products, Deodorants, Suntan products, Fragrance products, Skin products, Eye products, Hair products.
Steareth-2 is polyethylene glycol ethers of stearic acid. Its ingredients are prepared by interacting with the chemical intermediate gas ethylene oxide with stearyl alcohol, a process which forms an entirely new stable compound. The number that comes after (for instance, 2) indicates the average number of ethylene oxide units used in the preparation.
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