Polyglycols
Polyglykol 400 SG Vita
Edition Date :
August 16, 2023
Polyglykol 400 is a non-volatile humectant, solubilizer, moisturizer, antistatic agent and fixative. It offers softening, cleansing and non-irritating properties. It provides low toxicity and hygroscopic effect.
This product is 100% bio-based with a fully segregated supply chain and a Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) of 100%.
Product Information
Benefits
It can be used in creams and all preparations that tend to dry out. It also acts as a cleansing agent in face lotions and as non-greasy lubricant and perfume stabilizer in after-shave lotions. It can be used in lipsticks as solubilizers for tetrabromo fluorescein and its derivatives and in hair care products where improves the consistency of non-greasy hair care products which can be washed out with clear water. It counteracts the tendency of these products to dry to a brittle film. It has very low water content, good biodegradability and is compatible with hard water. Polyglykol 400 SG Vita is also used in hair styling products as a plasticizer and anti-static agent. It is also applicable in toothpaste where it improves consistency and storage stability.
Product details
Chemical Name
- PEG-8
Product Function
- Humectant
Chemical Type
- Polyethylene glycol
Applications
- Shower, Liquid Soap
- Syndet, Bar Soap
- Shampoo
- Hair Styling
- Cream, Lotion
- Antiperspirant & Deodorant
Performance Claims
- Water-soluble
- Moisturizing
- Antiperspirant
- Conditioning
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