PEG-2 Distearate

PEG-2 Distearate

AKA “Diethylene glycol distearate, 109-30-8, Witconol CAD, OCTADECANOIC ACID, OXYDI-2, 1-ETHANEDIYL ESTER, 617Q4OD69O, 2-[2-(octadecanoyloxy)ethoxy]ethyl octadecanoate, 2-(2-(octadecanoyloxy)ethoxy)ethyl octadecanoate, RefChem:587367, 1, 1'-(Oxydi-2, 1-ethanediyl) dioctadecanoate, 203-663-6”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Peg-2 distearate

AKA: Diethylene glycol distearate, 109-30-8, Witconol CAD, OCTADECANOIC ACID, OXYDI-2, 1-ETHANEDIYL ESTER, 617Q4OD69O, 2-[2-(octadecanoyloxy)ethoxy]ethyl octadecanoate, 2-(2-(octadecanoyloxy)ethoxy)ethyl octadecanoate, RefChem:587367, 1, 1'-(Oxydi-2, 1-ethanediyl) dioctadecanoate, 203-663-6

Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Oxydiethane-1,2-diyl distearate

Formula

C40H78O5

Mol. Weight

639.00

CAS #

109-30-8

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Emulsifier

Reduces Inflammation

Wound Healing

Fights Bacteria

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic polyethylene glycol ester created in the mid-20th century. Developed as a stable emulsifier to replace traditional animal tallow-based emulsifiers in cosmetics.