Sodium Stearoxy PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate
Allzone Trading handles B2B sourcing and supply enquiries for Sodium Stearoxy PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate for personal care, cosmetic and home care formulators in Canada. A cellulose ether that has been both hydrophobically modified with stearoxy groups and anionically modified with sulfonate groups. It is a distinct derivatised polymer and must not be confused with ordinary hydroxyethylcellulose — the substitution is what gives it its behaviour, and plain HEC will not perform the same way.
At a glance
- Product
- Sodium Stearoxy PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate
- Grades
- Cosmetic formulation grade
- Typical applications
- Associative thickening of sulfate-free cleansing bases · Shampoos, body washes and hand washes · Surfactant systems that resist salt thickening
- Packaging
- Supplier-sealed commercial packaging; pack format and sizes confirmed at quotation.
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Cosmetic formulation grade
Offered grade, composition, active content and specification are confirmed in writing against the manufacturer's current specification for the quoted lot.
Typical applications
- Associative thickening of sulfate-free cleansing bases
- Shampoos, body washes and hand washes
- Surfactant systems that resist salt thickening
- Home care liquids needing controlled flow
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- B2B sourcing and supply enquiries handled from Ontario, Canada
- Offered grade, specification, packaging, pricing, freight and lead time confirmed in writing before any order is placed
- Current specification / TDS, SDS and a batch COA may be requested for the quoted grade
Typical industries served
Technical & procurement detail
Material identity and composition+
Ingredient identity: Sodium Stearoxy PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate. Supplied form, carrier system and active content are confirmed for the quoted grade. A cellulose ether that has been both hydrophobically modified with stearoxy groups and anionically modified with sulfonate groups. It is a distinct derivatised polymer and must not be confused with ordinary hydroxyethylcellulose — the substitution is what gives it its behaviour, and plain HEC will not perform the same way.
Where formulators use it+
It is used as an associative thickener in surfactant-containing systems, where the stearoxy groups interact with micelles to build viscosity and a short, cushioned flow rather than a stringy gel. The sulfonate groups improve water solubility and electrolyte behaviour.
Selection considerations+
Hydration procedure matters: check dispersion method, order of addition relative to the surfactants, and hydration time. Evaluate the flow curve, not only a single viscosity reading, and check clarity in transparent systems. The offered grade and its specification are confirmed per quotation, and suitability for your formula remains your own formulation and compliance decision.
What to include in your enquiry+
State the finished-product type, the function you need the ingredient to perform, the approximate annual or per-order quantity, the packaging format that suits your plant, the delivery location and the timing. Regulatory and labelling requirements for your market should also be stated so the correct grade is quoted. Packaging, offered specification, availability, minimum order quantity, freight and lead time are confirmed per quotation.
Frequently asked questions
Can this be substituted with standard hydroxyethylcellulose?+
No. This is a hydrophobically and anionically modified derivative; ordinary hydroxyethylcellulose has neither the stearoxy nor the sulfonate substitution and behaves differently in surfactant systems. Allzone keeps the two identities strictly separate.
Which documents can I receive before ordering?+
The current specification or technical data sheet, the safety data sheet and a batch certificate of analysis may be requested for the grade actually quoted. Allzone passes these through as received from the manufacturing source.
What is confirmed at quotation rather than published here?+
Offered grade and specification, active content, packaging format and size, minimum order quantity, availability, pricing, freight and lead time are all confirmed per quotation. None of them are published or implied on this page.
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