PEG-8 Distearate (Solid) (903.3 g/mol)

PEG-8 Distearate is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifying agent derived from polyethylene glycol and stearic acid. It appears as a White to off-white waxy solid with good solubility in water and oils, depending on formulation. The compound provides excellent emulsifying, thickening, and solubilizing properties, and is stable under normal storage conditions.
In applications, PEG-8 Distearate is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products such as creams, lotions, shampoos, facial cleansers, and bath products to stabilize emulsions and improve texture. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a formulation aid in topical preparations. In the industrial sector, it is applied in detergents, cleaning agents, and specialty chemical formulations as a dispersing and solubilizing agent. Overall, it is a multifunctional emulsifier used to enhance stability, texture, and performance across cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial formulations.