PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is an ethoxylated mixture of mono- and diesters of methyl glucose and stearic acid. It is a pale yellow, soft solid with a mild characteristic odor. It is a highly effective nonionic oil-in-water emulsifier for skin care products with an HLB value of 15.

Thanks to a low eye irritation profile, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate is perfect for creams, lotions, and makeup used near the eye. Human patch tests showed no irritation or sensitization for this ingredient.

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate provides effective emulsification and stability at low concentrations, contributing significantly to emulsion viscosity and lowering dependence on other thickeners. It clarifies oils in water, stabilizes pigment suspensions in makeup, and imparts a mildness to products.

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate exhibits mild surfactant activity and improves the after-feel, crack resistance, and ease of processing in soaps. It is used in lotions, creams, skin conditioning mousses, eye makeup removers, and emulsion-based decorative cosmetics.

It produces elegant oil-in-water emulsions with Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate with a long shelf life, exceptional viscosity, and stability. When used together, they form a complementary pair that offers safety and performance advantages over more conventional emulsifiers, imparting mildness in topical products.

Functions
Emulsifier
Thickener
Emollient
Surfactant
Pigment dispersant
CAS Number(s)
68389-70-8
FDA UNII
0345752X7U
Synonyms
GLUCAMATE SSE-20

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