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PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

INCI PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Viscosity Modifier / Thickener Formula Support

What it is & what it does

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate is a large-molecule aqueous viscosity-increasing agent used especially in surfactant systems.
It gives cleansers and shampoos controlled thickness, improves dispensing and can reduce watery run-off. CIR reports low skin penetration is expected because of its large molecular size.

Usage & cautions

Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.