PEG 400 Monooleate (Polyethylene Glycol) - CAS 9004-96-0

Non-ionic PEG-400 monooleate emulsifier for professional formulations

Polyethylene glycol 400 mono-oleate (PEG-400 monooleate) is a non-ionic surfactant of the fatty acid glycol ester type. It appears as an amber viscous liquid with a slight greasy odor. It is soluble in water and in most oils (vegetable, mineral, and their derivatives).

With an HLB of 11.5-12, it has excellent emulsifying and solubilizing properties, enabling its use in cosmetics, printing inks, paints, and industrial formulations.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Non-ionic emulsifier (oil in water - O/W) - HLB 11.5
• Solubilizing and emollient agent
• Stabilizer for cosmetic formulations
• Non-ionic surfactant derived from natural oils
• Versatile emulsifier for oil-in-water (O/W) and water-in-oil (W/O) formulations
• Thickener and stabilizer in various industrial and cosmetic applications
• Biodegradable and low toxicity, environmentally friendly

PROFESSIONAL USE

• Cosmetic :
  • Emollient for creams and lotions, improves texture and reduces greasy feel
  • Moisturizing agent, limits water loss and improves skin hydration
  • Solubilizer in bath oils, hair care products, and sun care products
  • Improves emulsion stability and reduces the separation phenomenon
• Printing: thickener and emulsifier for printing pastes
• Paint: emulsifying agent to stabilize formulations
• Detergent: solubilizer and dispersant for oils and solvents

OTHER COMMON USES

• Moisturizing agent: improves skin hydration by limiting water loss
• Biodegradable cleaning product: helps remove impurities and reduces limescale
• Emulsion stabilizer: improves the texture and shelf life of formulations

USAGE TIPS

Read the TDS and SDS, use in accordance with good formulation practices