UNIOX® ST-40E
About the UNIOX® ST‑40E
UNIOX® ST‑40E is a non‑ionic surfactant supplied as a light yellow liquid at 25°C. It is designed for cleansing formulations and offers improvements in after‑wash feel, viscosity, foam quality, and formulation stability.
Structure/INCI
- INCI: Sorbeth‑40 Tetraoleate
- Chinese INCI: 山梨醇聚醚‑40 四油酸酯
- Appearance: Light yellow liquid at 25°C
Features
- Enhances the after‑wash feel in shampoos and body soaps by facilitating coacervation formation
- High solubilization power, allowing emollient oils to be stably incorporated into cleansing products and improving moisture retention
- Demonstrates high thickening performance, even in amino‑acid–based cleansing formulations
- Produces rich, springy foam
- Low irritation with a high safety profile
- Liquid at room temperature and dissolves transparently in water
Applications
- Suitable for any cleaning agent
- Improves post‑wash feel
- Increases viscosity of cleansing formulations
- Enhances foam quality, resulting in richer and more elastic lather
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