PEG-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate

PEG-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate (CAS 67784-88-7) is a polyethylene glycol ester derived from hydrogenated palm oil glycerides. Also marketed as palm-oil glycerides hydrogenated ethoxylated.

Where is PEG-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate used?

• Personal care: emulsifier and rheology modifier in rinse-off and leave-on formulations, stabilising oil-in-water emulsions
• Pharmaceutical topical preparations: uniform dispersion and maintenance of active ingredients within emollient bases
• Textile processing: fiber lubricant and softening emulsifier
• Paper and leather processing control surface rheology and improve treatment uniformity.

Good to know: Cosmetic and personal care grades are the most commonly available, with supply aligned to INCI-recognized specifications for global trade. Pharmaceutical-grade material meeting BP or Ph. Eur. standards may be sourced for topical drug formulation applications.

Commercial specifications

• Physical state depends on temperature and formulation grade