Oils, Fats & Waxes
REACH
Diethylene glycol distearate
CAS Number
109-30-8
EC Number
203-663-6
What is Diethylene glycol distearate?
Diethylene glycol distearate (CAS 109-30-8), also known commercially as Witconol CAD, is a diester of diethylene glycol and stearic acid.
Where is Diethylene glycol distearate used?
- Personal care: pearlescent opacity builder
- Personal care: thickener for creams, lotions and shampoos
- Textile and leather: softening and lubricating agent that improves hand feel and reduces fiber-to-fiber friction
- Plastics compounding: internal plasticizer and processing aid that improves flow and reduces brittleness in polymer blends
- Paper and coatings: surface conditioning
- Pigment-loaded formulations: dispersing aid
- It functions as an emulsifier, rheology modifier and plasticizer.
Commercial specifications
- Packaging: bags and fiber drums
Other Names (Synonyms)
Witconol CAD|OCTADECANOIC ACID, OXYDI-2,1-ETHANEDIYL ESTER|617Q4OD69O|2-[2-(octadecanoyloxy)ethoxy]ethyl octadecanoate|RefChem:587367|1,1'-(Oxydi-2,1-ethanediyl) dioctadecanoate|Octadecanoic acid, 1,1′-(oxydi-2,1-ethanediyl) ester|Stearic acid, oxydiethylene ester
What are the physical properties of Diethylene glycol distearate?
Melting Point 54-55°C
Boiling Point 666.4±30.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 0.910±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Log P 16.536 (est)