Waxy, light-tan solid; nearly odorless. Congealing range 39–45C. Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, and acetone; insoluble in mineral and vegetable oils.
Polyoxyethylene stearate is an emulsifier and antifoaming agent used in processed foods, fruit jellies, and sauces.
PEG-5 stearate is listed as particularly applicable for hand and body lotions and creams.
Pegosperse(R) 400 MS is a multifunctional surface active agent suggested for use in cosmetic formulations, household products, lubricants, textile chemicals, polishes and paper.
Pegosperse(R) 1500 MS is a mixture of polyethylene glycol esters. It is compatible with lipophilic compounds due to a higher free fatty acid content. Suggested applications: cosmetic formulations, lubricants.
Pegosperse(R) 1750 MS is a high molecular weight, high HLB surface active agent suggested for use in cosmetic formulations (emulsifier, viscosity modifier) and in lubricants (emulsifier).
polyethylene glycol monostearate is an emulsifier.
Polyoxyethylene stearate is a mixture of the monoand diesters of stearic acid and mixed polyoxyethylene diols having an average polymer length of 7.5 oxyethylene units.
Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate is a neutral surfactant.
Very slightly toxic by
ingestion. Questionable carcinogen with
experimental tumorigenic data.
Experimental reproductive effects. When
heated to decomposition it emits acrid
smoke and irritating fumes. See also other
polyethylene glycol monostearate entries and
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL.
