What is PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate CAS 86893-19-8?

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is a nonionic ethoxylated methyl glucoside dioleate used mainly as a thickener and viscosity builder in personal care formulations. It is derived from methyl glucose and oleic acid with approximately 120 ethylene oxide units.

Is it a primary surfactant or a rheology modifier?

It is normally used as a rheology modifier and surfactant-system support rather than as the primary cleansing surfactant. In shampoos, body washes, and liquid cleansers it helps build viscosity and improve texture without replacing the main anionic or amphoteric surfactant.

Why is it useful when salt thickening is limited?

Some mild or amino-acid surfactant systems do not thicken well with sodium chloride alone. PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate provides nonionic thickening, broad compatibility, and a smoother flow profile in those formulations.

What are the main cosmetic and personal care applications?

It is used in shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, facial cleansers, and other rinse-off or leave-on products. It can also function as a mild emulsifier or foam stabilizer and may help reduce the irritation potential of surfactant systems.

What forms and specification ranges are typical?

Commercial material may be supplied as a yellowish syrup, pale yellow paste, or flake. Typical controls include pH, acid value, saponification value, hydroxyl value, iodine value, water content, and appearance rather than a single simple assay.

What processing and storage conditions should be followed?

Store it tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and excessive temperature fluctuation. Syrup or paste grades may require controlled warming for transfer, and standard gloves, goggles, and protective clothing should be used during handling.

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate CAS 86893-19-8

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is a nonionic glucose-derived surfactant and rheology modifier used in the Emulsifiers & Surfactants and Cosmetic Raw Materials supply chain, and this material, also described in industrial documentation as PEG 120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, ethoxylated methyl glucoside dioleate, PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate, and methyl glucose dioleate ethoxylate, corresponding to CAS 86893-19-8, functions through its ethoxylated sugar-lipid structure to improve viscosity building, surfactant system compatibility, and formulation stability in aqueous cleansing and liquid surfactant processing systems, making it commonly applied in cleansing base manufacturing, surfactant thickening adjustment, and mild liquid formulation development where controlled rheology and handling are required; for industrial procurement, this product is typically offered with competitive factory pricing, customized specifications, documentation including MSDS, TDS, COA, and reliable bulk supply.

CAS: 86893-19-8
Synonyms: PEG 120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate Ethoxylated Methyl Glucoside Dioleate PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate
Einecs: 617-932-4
Grade: Cosmetic Grade / Industrial Surfactant Grade
Package: 25 kg drum, 120 kg drum, 200 kg drum, or customized export

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Product Description

1 Technical Data

2 Applications

2.1 1. Surfactant System Thickening

2.2 2. Cleansing Base Manufacturing

2.3 3. Mild Liquid Formulation Development

3 Storage & Safety

4 Quality Assurance

Technical Data

Item	Typical Specification / Reference Range
Appearance	Yellowish syrup, pale yellow paste, or pale yellow flake depending on manufacturing form
Odor	Mild characteristic odor
pH (10% aqueous solution)	4.5–7.5
Acid Value	≤1.0 mg KOH/g or max 1 mg/g depending on grade
Saponification Value	9–20 mg KOH/g or 14–26 mg/g depending on process grade
Hydroxyl Value	14–26 mg/g for some commercial grades
Iodine Value	3–11 g/100 g or 5–15 depending on grade
Water Content	25–30% for syrup-form grades
Solubility / Dispersion	Typically used in aqueous surfactant systems; compatibility depends on formulation structure
Purity / Assay	Usually controlled by specification profile rather than a single simple assay value

Applications

1. Surfactant System Thickening

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is commonly used as a rheology modifier in aqueous surfactant formulations where viscosity adjustment is needed without major restructuring of the primary surfactant base.

2. Cleansing Base Manufacturing

It is typically applied in liquid cleansing base processing to support handling properties, process consistency, and flow control during formulation and filling.

3. Mild Liquid Formulation Development

This material is often selected in systems that require surfactant compatibility and controlled texture development, especially where electrolyte-only thickening is not sufficient.

In surfactant systems where a separate foam booster or viscosity builder is required, Cocamide DEA is a distinct nonionic formulation ingredient.

Storage & Safety

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep the container tightly closed when not in use. Protect the material from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and repeated temperature fluctuation. If supplied in syrup or paste form, warming for transfer should be controlled according to the current technical documentation. During handling, use standard PPE including chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and protective clothing. Good ventilation is recommended during transfer, blending, and heating operations. Avoid direct eye contact and prolonged skin exposure. Refer to the current SDS for spill response, handling, and disposal procedures.

Quality Assurance

A factory quality program for PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is usually based on process-oriented specification control rather than a single small-molecule assay method. Typical release items may include appearance, pH, acid value, saponification value, iodine value, water content, and batch consistency checks. Identity-supporting instrumental methods such as FTIR may also be used where required by internal plant procedures. HPLC, NMR, or GMP should not be claimed as standard release requirements unless the actual manufacturing site and product grade provide documented support for those controls.

FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

Q:
What is PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate CAS 86893-19-8?

A: PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is a nonionic ethoxylated methyl glucoside dioleate used mainly as a thickener and viscosity builder in personal care formulations. It is derived from methyl glucose and oleic acid with approximately 120 ethylene oxide units.
Q:
Is it a primary surfactant or a rheology modifier?

A: It is normally used as a rheology modifier and surfactant-system support rather than as the primary cleansing surfactant. In shampoos, body washes, and liquid cleansers it helps build viscosity and improve texture without replacing the main anionic or amphoteric surfactant.
Q:
Why is it useful when salt thickening is limited?

A: Some mild or amino-acid surfactant systems do not thicken well with sodium chloride alone. PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate provides nonionic thickening, broad compatibility, and a smoother flow profile in those formulations.
Q:
What are the main cosmetic and personal care applications?

A: It is used in shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, facial cleansers, and other rinse-off or leave-on products. It can also function as a mild emulsifier or foam stabilizer and may help reduce the irritation potential of surfactant systems.
Q:
What forms and specification ranges are typical?

A: Commercial material may be supplied as a yellowish syrup, pale yellow paste, or flake. Typical controls include pH, acid value, saponification value, hydroxyl value, iodine value, water content, and appearance rather than a single simple assay.
Q:
What processing and storage conditions should be followed?

A: Store it tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and excessive temperature fluctuation. Syrup or paste grades may require controlled warming for transfer, and standard gloves, goggles, and protective clothing should be used during handling.

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