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PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetraStearate is a specialized, non-ionic ingredient primarily used in personal care formulations. It typically appears as a white, waxy solid or flakes and is prized for its ability to modify the texture of liquid products.
Key Uses and Benefits
Its primary function is as a highly efficient thickening agent (viscosity modifier). Here is how it is utilized:
Texture Enhancement: It is most commonly found in shampoos, shower gels, and facial cleansers. It thickens these surfactant-based systems to give them a rich, creamy, and "high-quality" feel that consumers prefer.
Superior Performance: Compared to traditional thickeners like PEG-150 Distearate, this ingredient offers superior thickening efficiency and helps create a clear, stable solution.
Lubrication: Beyond thickening, it acts as a lubricant and emollient, contributing to a smooth skin feel during washing.
Items | Specifications | Results |
Characteristics (25℃) | White particles | Conform |
Odor(20℃) | Typical | Conform |
PH 25°C(1% AqueousSolution) | 3.5~5 | 4 |
Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 30~50 | 45 |
Conclusion | The product conforms to the above specifications. | |
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl TetraStearate is a specialized, non-ionic ingredient used primarily in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Physically, it is typically a white, waxy solid or loose flakes.
It is chemically related to PEG-150 Distearate but is structurally distinct (based on pentaerythritol rather than just distearate), which gives it unique functional properties. It is widely recognized in the industry by trade names such as Crothix.
Key Selling Points
This ingredient is highly valued not just for its utility, but for the high quality of the final product it helps create. Its main selling points include:
Superior Thickening Efficiency: It acts as a highly effective viscosity modifier (thickener). It is often cited as having better thickening efficiency than traditional alternatives like PEG-150 Distearate or simple salts (like sodium chloride).
Premium "Newtonian" Flow: One of its strongest selling points is how it changes the physics of a liquid. It helps formulations achieve a Newtonian fluid characteristic. This means the product (like a shampoo or shower gel) feels "substantial" and consistent when poured, rather than becoming too runny when moved. This texture is perceived by consumers as higher quality.
Clarity and Stability: It dissolves in surfactant solutions to form a transparent, clear liquid. This is crucial for premium clear shampoos and gels where cloudiness is undesirable.
Skin Feel and Lubrication: Beyond thickening, it acts as a lubricant and emollient. It improves the sensory feel of the product on the skin and provides conditioning benefits, such as softening hair and reducing static.
Versatility: It is effective in a wide range of cleansing products, including shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers, and liquid soaps.
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