PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate

PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate (CAS 86893-19-8) is a polyethylene glycol ester of methyl glucose used as a mild, water-soluble emulsifier and rheology modifier. Also marketed as Glucamate DOE-120.

Where is PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate used?

• Personal care and pharmaceuticals: stabilises emulsions and thickens aqueous formulations
• Rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics: builds viscosity in surfactant-based systems
• Shampoos, body washes and facial cleansers: thickening without salt
• Lotions and creams: stabilises oil-in-water emulsions and disperses active ingredients
• Pharmaceutical topicals: carrier and emulsification aid
• Mild baby care
• It suits sensitive-skin products where conventional thickeners may be unsuitable.

Good to know: Procurement priorities for pharmaceutical topicals are skin compatibility and low irritation potential.

Commercial specifications

• Viscous liquid or semi-solid paste, depending on temperature and packaging conditions
• Cosmetic and personal care grades
• Suppliers typically offer material conforming to standard industry specifications for purity and HLB consistency
• Bulk supply in drums; intermediate bulk containers for industrial formulators