Steareth-2
Emulsifier that is commonly used in underarm products Because it has special characteristics, can withstand electrolyte well and has a good surface that is not sticky.
Steareth-2 Emulsifier commonly used in underarm products Because it has special characteristics, can withstand electrolyte well and has a good surface that is not sticky.
Usage: As a cream binder (emulsifier) or thickener in creams, lotions, serums, or gels.
Mixing method: mixed in oil-phase
Usage rate: 1-10%
Product appearance: white-opaque solid
Solubility: Can dissolve in oil.
Storage: Can be stored at room temperature. But close the bottle cap tightly. Then completely protected from sunlight or heat. The product has a minimum shelf life of 2 years.
INCI Name : Steareth-2
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 10.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into oil phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 0.00 - 0.00
- Soluble in Oil
- -
| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 1.0 Max |
| Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g) | 145-165 |
| Water Content (KF) | 1.0% Max |
| Colour (Hazen) | 50 Max |
| Peroxide Number, meq O2/kg | 5 Max |
| Dioxane (Headspace-GC), ppm | 10 Max |
| Ethylene Oxide (Headspace-GC), ppm | 1 Max |
| PH(% aqueous solution | 5.0-7.0 |
| Melting Point | 42-46 |