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PEG-12 distearate (INCI) is a polyethylene glycol derivative used in cosmetic products. Distearates are salts or diesters of stearic acid. The number 12 after "PEG-" indicates the average number of molecular units -CH2-CH2-O-. PEG-12 distearate acts as emulsifier.