Steareth – 21
Description
Steareth-21 is a non-ionic emulsifier and surfactant. It can be used individually, or in combination with a variety of other hydrophobic emulsifiers to cover a wide range of oil in water and water in oil emulsions.
Steareth-21 is the polyethylene glycol ether of Stearyl Alcohol (q.v.) that conforms generally to the formula: CH3(CH2)16CH2(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS No.: 9005-00-9
Application
In cosmetics and personal care products, Steareth ingredients are used in the formulation of a wide variety of cosmetics and personal care products including makeup, lotions, personal cleanliness products and deodorants, as well as suntan, fragrance, skin, eye and hair care products.
