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Dimethylformamide (DMF) is a colorless to pale-yellow, organic liquid that is used as a solvent in many industries. It has a slight amine-like odor. 

Uses 

• Manufacturing: DMF is used in the production of fibers, coatings, adhesives, and polyurethane
• Petroleum refining: DMF is used to purify hydrocarbons
• Electronics: DMF is used as a solvent in the electronics industry
• Pesticides: DMF is used in pesticides
• Paint stripping: DMF is used in industrial paint stripping applications
• Pharmaceuticals: DMF is used as a reaction and crystallizing solvent in the pharmaceutical industry

Safety

• Inhaling highly concentrated DMF vapors can irritate the throat and cause nausea 
• Repeated exposure to DMF can cause liver damage 
• Wear appropriate personal protective clothing and eye protection when handling DMF 
• Wash skin immediately if it becomes contaminated with DMF 

PEG-150 distearate is a polyethylene glycol diester of stearic acid that's used in cosmetics and personal care products. It's used as a thickener, emulsifier, and anti-static agent. 

Uses 

• Thickening: Used in shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, face washes, and hand washes
• Emulsifying: Used in creams and lotions
• Anti-static: Used in conditioners
• Solubilizing: Solubilizes water-insoluble ingredients
• Co-emulsifying: Used in creams and lotions

Products 

• Baby shampoo
• Bubble bath
• Hair conditioners
• Personal cleanliness products
• Bath products
• Skin care and cleansing products

How it works 

• PEG-150 distearate incorporates into surfactant micelles, increasing their hydrodynamic size and viscous drag
• It also increases the micellar radius of curvature to promote wormlike micelle formation