PEG-4-Polyglyceryl-2-Stearate

At a Glance

Material Family

Specialty Additives

Record Type

Pure compound

Primary Role

Surfactancy · Lubrication

Solubility

typical: dispersible in water; soluble in oils and many organic solvents

Functional Roles

Surfactancy Lubrication Emolliency

Industries Served

Beauty & Personal Care

Applications & Use Cases

▸ Emulsification: oil-in-water emulsifier for creams and lotions
▸ Emulsion stabilization: stabilizes oil-in-water systems
▸ Surfactant: nonionic surface-active agent

Physical Properties

appearance

typical: pale yellow to off-white paste or waxy solid

physical_form

typical: paste / soft solid (emulsifier)

solubility

typical: dispersible in water; soluble in oils and many organic solvents

ionic_character

nonionic

primary_function

O/W emulsifier

Safety & Handling

Full SDS available on request

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HS / Tariff Classification

Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading

3402 . 42

Chapter 34

Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing and lubricating preparations, waxes

Heading 34.02

Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)

Subheading 3402.42

6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits

Chemical Identity

CAS Number

879398-09-1

Synonyms & Trade Names

Polyglyceryl-2-PEG-4 Stearate Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-(1-oxooctadecyl)-omega-hydroxy, ethers with 1,2,3-propanetriol homopolymer (4 mol EO, 2 mol glycerol) Diglyceryl PEG-4 stearate Polyglycerin-2 PEG-4 stearate Ethoxylated polyglyceryl-2 stearate

Full Description

PEG-4 polyglyceryl-2 stearate (CAS 879398-09-1) is a nonionic surfactant combining polyethylene glycol and polyglycerol esterified with stearic acid. It is used as an emulsifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PEG-4 polyglyceryl-2 stearate?

PEG-4 polyglyceryl-2 stearate (CAS 879398-09-1) is a nonionic surfactant combining polyethylene glycol and polyglycerol esterified with stearic acid. It is used as an emulsifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

What is PEG-4 polyglyceryl-2 stearate used for?

It functions as an oil-in-water emulsifier for creams and lotions, stabilizes O/W systems, and serves as a general nonionic surface-active agent.

What is PEG-4 polyglyceryl-2 stearate made from?

It is produced by esterifying stearic acid with a combination of polyethylene glycol (4 EO) and polyglycerol (2 units), giving a hybrid PEG/polyglyceryl emulsifier. CAS 879398-09-1.

How is bulk PEG-4 polyglyceryl-2 stearate supplied?

RawSource supplies it in bulk industrial packaging such as drums and totes (HS 3402.42). CoA and SDS are provided per lot; contact RawSource with your volume and destination for available pack sizes.

What is the cost of bulk PEG-4 polyglyceryl-2 stearate?

Bulk pricing varies with volume, packaging and destination. Request a quote from RawSource with your target quantity and ship-to location for current landed pricing.

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