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PEG-100 stearate [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Cosmetology
DEF

[A derivative of] stearic acid [used as] an emulsifier for creams and lotions.

Key term(s)
  • PEG 100 stearate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Cosmétologie
OBS

PEG : Abréviation générique reconnue pour «alpha-hydro-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxyéthane-1,2-diyl)» (où les mots «alpha» et «oméga» doivent être remplacés par les lettres grecques correspondantes). Les PEG sont dotés d'un chiffre qui les différencie, PEG-7 par exemple. «PEG» est aussi l'abréviation française correspondant à «poly(éthylèneglycol)».

Key term(s)
  • stéarate du PEG 100

Spanish

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