INCI Name
PEG-2 DISTEARATE
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
emulsifier
What It Does
Oxydiethane-1,2-diyl distearate
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
639.00
g/mol
LogP
16.70
Partition coefficient (lipophilicity)
H-Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
61.8
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
Ethoxylated surfactants (Ceteareth-*, PEG-*, Polysorbate-*, Poloxamer-*) accumulate peroxides over shelf life via air oxidation of the polyoxyethylene chain. The resulting peroxides degrade DHA, accelerating off-smell and producing orange tones. For DHA formulations, prefer non-ethoxylated emulsifiers: Polyglyceryl-* esters (Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate), Lecithin, Sucrose Stearate, Olivem 1000 (Cetearyl Olivate + Sorbitan Olivate).
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- PEG-2 DISTEARATE
- CAS Number
- 109-30-8
- Category
- emulsifier