Steareth-100
Explained
Steareth-100 is an ether of stearyl alcohol . It is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
The 100 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.
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What it does
Gel Forming
To form gel, a semi-solid
Surfactant
When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Makeup
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78984
INCI Name
STEARETH-100
All Functions
Gel Forming, Surfactant
