Question

In which industries and processes is Polyethylene Glycol Distearate 400DS mainly applied?

Answer
2026-05-27 官方文档 聚乙二醇双硬脂酸酯400DS

Polyethylene Glycol Distearate 400DS is mainly used in five major industry fields, primarily as a nonionic emulsifier, dispersant, and thickener.

Industry and Process Applications

Industry FieldTypical Process/ProductFunctional Role
Personal Care and CosmeticsCreams, lotions, conditioners, sunscreens, facial cleansersPrimary emulsifier, co-emulsifier, thickener, providing ideal viscosity and skin feel
Household and Industrial DetergentsLaundry liquid, dishwashing detergent, hard surface cleaner, fabric softenerThickener, foam stabilizer, improving cling and low-temperature stability
Textile AuxiliariesSoftening finish, antistatic treatment, lubrication processingEmulsifying and dispersing component, helping active ingredients evenly adhere to fibers, giving soft hand feel
Metalworking FluidsCutting fluid, grinding fluid, emulsified oil, rust preventive fluidEfficient emulsifier and lubricating additive, ensuring processing precision and surface quality
Plastic and Rubber ProcessingInjection molding, extrusion, compression moldingInternal lubricant, mold release agent, improving melt flow, reducing mold fouling

Key Process Advantages

This product is a nonionic surfactant with excellent chemical compatibility, allowing smooth compounding with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric systems. It exhibits resistance to acid, alkali, and hard water, remaining effective and precipitate-free across a wide pH range and hard water conditions.

Data Source

The above information is sourced from the product technical data of Hai'an Guoli Chemical Co., Ltd.