Polyoxyethylene fatty ether derived from stearyl alcohols designed to emulsify and produce stable dispersions of cosmetic materials. Forms liquid crystals with Brij S721, Arlamol PS15E & cetostearyl alcohols to produce stable o/w emulsions.
ECO Brij S2 MBAL contains low levels of 1,4 dioxane* (*tested at the time of manufacture according to globally recognised standard operating procedures).
INCI name
Steareth-2
Product details
Physical form at 25°C
- Solid
Chemistry
- Alkoxylated alcohols
Functions
- Dispersing agents
- Emulsifiers
- Gelling agents
- Surfactants / detergents
Regional availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Applications
- Bath, shower & soaps
- Face / neck skin care
- Hair relaxing / permanent waves
- Shaving / hair removal
- Sun protection
Certifications and standards
- IECIC
- RSPO
- USDA BioPreferred
- Vegan suitable
Ingredient origin
- Plant derived
Composition information
- Preservative free
- EDTA free
- BHT / BHA free
- Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)
% Renewable
- 100
% Bio-based
- 100
% Natural origin content – ISO 16128
- 100
Typicals
| Property | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|
| % Actives | Login | |
| Melting point | Login |
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