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POLYOXYL 8 STEARATE

CHEBI:CHEBI_32027

Definition

An octadecanoate ester composed of repeating 8-40 ethyleneoxy units. It is an ingredient used in cosmetics and beauty products primarily as a surfactant and emulsifier.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
(C2H4O)n.C18H36O2
Charge
0

Alternative Names

  • alpha-octadecanoyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethane-1,2-diyl)
  • E431
  • macrogol 40 stearate
  • macrogol stearate 2000
  • Myrj 49
  • Myrj 52
  • Myrj S40
  • PEG stearate
  • polyethylene glycol monostearate
  • polyethylene glycol stearate
  • polyoxyethylene (40) monostearate
  • polyoxyethylene (40) stearate
  • polyoxyethylene monostearate
  • polyoxyethylene stearate
  • polyoxyl 40 stearate
  • polyoxyl 8 stearate
  • stearic acid, monoester with polyethylene glycol

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
1426432
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Wikipedia:Polyoxyethylene_stearate
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CHEBI:32027

Additional References

Wikipedia:Polyoxyethylene_stearate

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