2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 2-EHS CAS 22047-49-0

Tree Chem manufactures 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate CAS 22047-49-0 through refined esterification and purification, ensuring high purity, low acid value, and excellent color stability. It exhibits exceptional spreading and film-forming properties, offering long-lasting smoothness and softness.

With strong production capacity and export experience, Tree Chem supplies both cosmetic grade and industrial grade 2-EHS, meeting the diverse requirements of beauty, coating, and lubricant applications. For details, please email cohete@cntreechem.com.

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Aplicaciones

Cosmetics and Personal Care

• 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate is widely used in the cosmetics industry as a multifunctional oily emollient that provides excellent spreading and moisturizing performance. It forms a light, smooth protective film on the skin surface, reduces transepidermal water loss, and significantly enhances skin softness and smoothness. Due to its low viscosity and non-greasy texture, it improves the spreadability and absorption of creams and lotions.
• In sunscreen formulations, 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate serves as an oil-phase solvent that increases the solubility and dispersion of UV absorbers, improving formulation stability and long-lasting protection. It enables smooth, uniform application on the skin and enhances sensory feel.
• In color cosmetics, 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate functions as a softening agent and texture enhancer in products such as foundations, lipsticks, blushes, and eyeshadows. It improves pigment dispersion, delivers a silky texture, enhances color saturation, and ensures an even and luminous finish.
• In hair care formulations, it acts as a conditioning agent, coating hair fibers to reduce static and frizz while increasing shine and manageability.

Plastics Industry

• 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate is extensively used as an internal lubricant in plastic processing. It reduces melt viscosity, improves polymer flow, and enhances extrusion and molding efficiency while minimizing energy consumption and equipment wear.
• As an external lubricant, it prevents adhesion between polymers and molds, improving demolding performance and surface smoothness. Its excellent thermal stability and low volatility make it suitable for PVC, PE, and ABS processing.
• 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate also functions as a co-plasticizer and dispersing medium, helping pigments and fillers to distribute uniformly and improving flexibility, transparency, and mechanical strength in finished products.

Coatings and Inks Industry

• In coatings, 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate acts as a flow modifier, lowering surface tension to achieve a smooth, defect-free coating surface. It prevents common issues such as pinholes and orange peel, enhancing gloss and leveling.
• As a wetting agent, it improves pigment dispersion within resins, promoting color uniformity and enhancing stability. Its low viscosity contributes to better coating spreadability and flexibility.
• In printing inks, 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate functions as a dispersant and lubricant that increases flow and transfer efficiency, while also improving gloss and abrasion resistance of printed surfaces.

Pharmaceutical Industry

• 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate is a commonly used pharmaceutical excipient known for its chemical stability and biocompatibility. In ointments and creams, it serves as an oil-phase base that improves spreadability and enhances absorption of active ingredients while minimizing skin irritation.
• In solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules, it acts as a lubricant that reduces friction during compression, facilitating tablet ejection and ensuring smooth surface finish.
• In suppositories and softgel formulations, 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate modifies the base consistency and melting characteristics, ensuring uniform drug release and improved stability of the dosage form.

Textile Industry

• 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate is applied in textile finishing processes as a softening and smoothing agent. It forms a uniform lubricating layer on fiber surfaces, reducing friction and imparting a soft, smooth hand feel.
• It also enhances the gloss and antistatic performance of fabrics, preventing static buildup during processing and wear. Its high thermal and washing stability make it suitable for cotton, polyester, and nylon fabrics, offering improved drape and durability.

Food Packaging Industry

• In food packaging, 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate is used as a non-toxic, low-volatility additive to improve flexibility and surface slip of polymer films. It reduces friction during processing, enhances sealing performance, and improves the aesthetic gloss of packaging films.
• It also enhances moisture resistance and thermal stability, ensuring the safety and functionality of food-contact materials.

Rubber Industry

• 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate is utilized as an internal lubricant and release agent in rubber compounding. It prevents adhesion between rubber and molds, shortens demolding time, and enhances the surface smoothness of molded products.
• As a processing aid, it improves compound flow and filler dispersion, contributing to uniform mixing, higher tensile properties, and better elasticity of rubber materials.

Metalworking Industry

• In metalworking fluids, 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate serves as a lubricating base oil component. It forms a thin protective film on metal surfaces, reducing friction, wear, and heat generation during machining operations.
• It also enhances the extreme-pressure performance of cutting oils and stamping lubricants, improving surface finish quality and tool life.

Emerging Applications

• 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate has shown potential in new areas such as bio-based polymers, sustainable lubricants, and advanced surface treatment materials. It is increasingly applied as a low-friction additive and flexible plasticizer in biodegradable systems, contributing to the development of green chemistry and eco-friendly manufacturing processes

Almacenamiento y manipulación

• Store in tightly closed containers, away from heat and sunlight.
• Avoid contamination and contact with strong oxidizers.

Aviso de uso

• For optimal stability, store at room temperature and avoid moisture. Handle using clean, dry equipment.
• PVC lubricant formulation: 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 1.5%, paraffin oil 3%, calcium stearate 0.5%, zinc stearate 0.5%. 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate improves melt flow and prevents sticking during molding, enhancing processing efficiency and product gloss.
• Plasticizer blend for transparent film: 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 5%, dioctyl phthalate 10%, polyethylene wax 1%. 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate enhances flexibility and optical clarity while reducing internal stress in the film.
• Cosmetic cream formulation: 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 10%, cetyl alcohol 2%, stearic acid 1%, glycerin 3%, water balance. 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate provides a silky, non-greasy texture and improves emulsion stability and skin absorption.
• Foundation formulation: 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 8%, isopropyl myristate 3%, titanium dioxide 6%, iron oxide 1%, emulsifier 2%, water balance. 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate enhances pigment dispersion and gives a smooth, luminous finish.
• Sunscreen formulation: 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 6%, octocrylene 5%, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7%, cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone 2%, water balance. 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate acts as a UV filter solvent and helps maintain film uniformity for longer-lasting protection.
• Hair conditioner formulation: 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 3%, cetrimonium chloride 1%, dimethicone 2%, hydrolyzed keratin 0.5%, water balance. 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate smooths the hair surface, enhances shine, and reduces static.
• Coating additive formulation: 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 2%, acrylic resin 35%, butyl acetate 20%, titanium dioxide 10%, solvent balance. 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate improves pigment wetting, enhances coating smoothness, and prevents surface defects.
• Ink formulation: 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 4%, nitrocellulose 5%, phthalate ester 8%, pigment 10%, solvent balance. 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate improves dispersion, increases gloss, and enhances printing smoothness.
• Pharmaceutical ointment formulation: 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 5%, white petrolatum 40%, cetyl alcohol 2%, lanolin 3%, active ingredient 2%, water balance. 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate improves spreadability, enhances absorption, and stabilizes the ointment matrix.
• Metal cutting fluid formulation: 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 8%, mineral oil 60%, emulsifier 2%, antiwear additive 1%, water balance. 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate enhances lubrication and reduces friction between metal surfaces, improving tool life.
• Rubber processing aid formulation: 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 2%, stearic acid 1%, paraffin oil 3%, carbon black 20%, natural rubber balance. 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate improves filler dispersion and enhances the smoothness of molded rubber surfaces.
• Fabric finishing formulation: 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate 1%, fatty alcohol ethoxylate 0.5%, silicone emulsion 2%, water balance. 2-Ethylhexyl Stearate provides softness, anti-static effect, and smooth hand feel to the treated fabric.

Embalaje

• 180 kg per drum
• 850 kg per IBC tank
• Bulk vessel available upon request