Pentaerythritol tetrastearate is an organic compound of formula C77H148O8 otherwise known as PETS.
It is a derivative of pentaerythritol and is also called pentaerythritol nitrate ester.
It is distributed as a white crystalline powder.
It is soluble in water, and is a stable compound with low volatility.
- Properties :
– Emollient
– Viscosity control agent
– Anti adhesive
– lubricant
- Example of use :
– In the cosmetics industry, Pentaerythritol tetrastearate is used in make-up and body products.
– In the plastics and rubber industry, it is used as an external lubricant for the manufacture and processing of thermoplastics. It also imparts good non-stick properties, a surface gloss and good non-stick properties. Due to its high temperature stability and minimum volatility, and its excellent molding properties, it is a suitable auxiliary for various types of thermoplastics and is used in the injection molding of polyamides, polycarbonates, polyurethane thermoplastics for mold release. .
– In the metallurgical industry, it is used as a lubricant and stabilizer.
- Available sizes :
powder
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