Unlike many single-function thickeners on the market, Guoli Chemical's PEG-150 distearate series is a versatile player combining thickening, emulsifying and lubricating functions. Its core competitive advantage stems from its unique molecular structure and high-standard purity control. As a non-ionic thickener, it can seamlessly blend with anionic, cationic and non-ionic systems, completely solving the pain point of anionic thickeners being sensitive to electrolytes in complex formulations, offering extremely high formulation freedom. In practical applications, low dosage can establish ideal rheological properties in aqueous systems, with thickening efficiency far exceeding ordinary products of the same type.
Another significant advantage is its outstanding environmental tolerance and process adaptability. This series is resistant to acid, alkali and hard water, maintaining stable thickening effects under different water qualities and wide pH conditions, which is crucial in complex industrial environments such as water-based coatings and inks. Meanwhile, the choice between thickener 6000DS (white powder) and thickener 638 (slightly yellow transparent liquid) provides great convenience for formulators: the powder type is easy for precise measurement and long-term storage, while the liquid type is easy to disperse, especially suitable for cold blending processes, effectively reducing production energy consumption.
| Key Indicator | Guoli Chemical Product Specification | Industry General Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ion Type | Non-ionic | Extremely wide compatibility, compatible with various surfactants and systems |
| Active Content | ≥98% | High purity means higher thickening efficiency, less impurities, minimal impact on the system |
| Diester Content | ≥95% | Reflects excellent hydrophilic-lipophilic balance, ensuring stable associative thickening ability |
| Acid Value | ≤5 mgKOH/g | Lower acid value helps maintain stability of the final formulation |
| Heavy Metal/Arsenic Content | Heavy metals ≤20 mg/kg, Arsenic ≤2 mg/kg | Meets high-level safety requirements such as for personal care products |
| Product Form | 6000DS (powder) / 638 (liquid) | Provides dual process options, matching cold blending and hot blending etc. different production scenarios |
For different fields, its differentiated advantages can be utilized: in water-based architectural coatings and inks, using its excellent thickening, anti-settling and anti-spattering properties can significantly improve application feel and film-forming effect; in personal care products such as shampoos and body washes, its non-ionic nature not only thickens but also imparts smooth application feel and stable suspension ability to the system, enhancing product texture; in textile and industrial release agents, it uses its unique lubricating and film-forming functions as a functional additive to protect equipment and improve process efficiency.