PEG-600 Monostearate (866.5 g/mol)

PEG-600 Monostearate is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifying agent derived from polyethylene glycol (PEG-600) and stearic acid. It appears as a White to off-white waxy solid and is dispersible in water with good compatibility in oil-based systems. The compound offers strong emulsifying, solubilizing, and stabilizing properties along with mild thickening ability. It is chemically stable under normal storage conditions and widely compatible with various formulation ingredients.
In applications, PEG-600 Monostearate is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products such as creams, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners to stabilize emulsions and improve texture. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient in topical formulations, ointments, and drug delivery systems. In the industrial sector, it is applied in detergents, cleaning products, and specialty chemical formulations as a surfactant and emulsifier. Overall, it is a multifunctional ingredient used to enhance stability, solubility, and performance in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.