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Steareth-21 Not Available, Alternative Route?
Newcomer here. I’m formulating a wax and one of the ingredients I would like is Steareth-(21) due to it functions as a cleansing agent, a surfactant, and an emulsifier. However, it is not affordably available, and from what I’ve researched, it seems to be a mixture of polyethylene glycol ether made from stearic acid. How can I formulate this Steareth at home?
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7 Replies
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@MangoMonster i think that it Will be more easy and lower cost when you buy it. However if you Just want to make it make some reaserachement about that.
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That’s not how it’s done. Post an entire formula with %, explain what function you are looking for and ask what can you use to replace Seteareth 21.
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What type of product are you making? Steareth-21 is not really a cleansing surfactant. It is more of an emulsifier.
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@perry I’m making a high-hold, medium shine pomade wax. Steareth-20/21 seems to be a common ingredient in pomade waxes, that’s why I ask.
Petrolatum
Lanolin
Triethanolamine
Cetyl Palmitate
Cetearth-25
Peg-40
Oleth-5
PVP
Propylene Glycol
Ethylnexyl Glycerin
Carbomer
Phenoxyethanol
H20 (Aqua)
Steareth-20/21?
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In your case @MangoMonster Cetearth-25 can do the job without Steareth-20/21.
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Following up, does anyone know where I could buy smaller amounts of Oleth-5?
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You probably won’t need oleth-5 either for a start. Ceteareth25 and peg40 hydrogenated castor oil is more than enough for this type of formulation.
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