PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides

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PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides is a liquid emollient that is derived from macadamia nut oil. It is a polyethylene glycol derivative of mono- and diglycerides that has been ethoxylated with an average of 16 moles of ethylene oxide. This emollient has multiple functions such as conditioning, refatting, solubilizing, and acting as a secondary emulsifier. Its key benefits include high clarity in water, the ability to retain moisture, dispersibility at room temperature, clarity in gels, and water solubility.


PEG-16 macadamia glycerides is the polyethylene glycol derivative of the mono- and diglycerides derived from macadamia nut oil by ethoxylation with an average of ethylene glycol units. PEG-16 macadamia glycerides are commonly used in cosmetic formulations as an emollient, refatter, conditioner, solubilizer, and secondary emulsifier.

PEG-16 macadamia glycerides
Names
Other names
  • Polyethylene glycol (16) macadamia glycerides
  • Polyoxyethylene (16) macadamia glycerides
Identifiers
ECHA InfoCard 100.112.420 Edit this at Wikidata
Properties
Variable
Molar mass Variable
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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