Steareth-2
Explained
Steareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.
The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.
See all 473 products with Steareth-2
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.6%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
Products with Steareth-2
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78990
INCI Name
STEARETH-2
EC #
 500-017-8 / -
All Functions
Emulsifying, Surfactant
