HallStar® PEG 6000 DS is an ester made from the reaction of vegetable-derived triple-pressed grade stearic acid and a defined high molecular weight polyethylene glycol.

It is commonly used to thicken mild, amphoteric-containing surfactant systems, such as baby shampoos, baby baths, facial scrubs, facial cleansers, body washes, body scrubs and shaving foams.

It also finds application in color cosmetics as an auxiliary emulsifer (HLB ~18.4). The typically employed use level is 1 – 3%.

All its components are listed in the following countries (registration numbers for the active ingredients in parentheses): Europe (EINECS-polymer exemption), Japan (ENCS 7-88), Canada (DSL 9005-08-7), Australia (AICS 9005-08-7), United States (TSCA 9005-08-7), Korea (ECL Serial No. KE-27621), Philippines (PICCS 9005-08-7) and China (EICS Part 1).

Features & Benefits:

- Emulsifying Agent (O/W)

- Thickener (aqueous)