Glycol Distearate

Glycol Distearate

Item No. EMF-GLYCDIS-01
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Description
Description
Glycol distearate is the diester of ethylene glycol and stearic acid. HLB value 5-6 (gives water-in-oil emulsions). Melting Point: 60-63°C (140-145°F).
Benefits
  • Has good opacifying and pearlizing properties without thickening
  • It imparts a distinctive high luster pearl
  • Effective emulsifier for creams and lotions but also shampoos and liquid soaps
  • Provides a pearlizing effect with minimal foam depression
Use
Add to hot oil phase. Typical use level 2-4%. For external use only.
Applications
Lotions, creams, hair shampoos, conditioners, hair rinses, body washes, liquid soaps,  hair pastes, liquid soap.
CAS
627-83-8
INCI
Glycol distearate
composition
Glycol distearate
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Off-white flakes, faint odor
Solubility
Water-insoluble, dispersible in water & oil
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
Mexico
Raw Material Source
Vegetable oils
Manufacture
Glycol distearate is produced via the esterification of stearic acid or its esters with ethylene glycol.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO Free
Vegan
Does not contain animal derived components
HS Code
3402130000
Proposition 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including 1, 4 Dioxane (<10ppm) and Ethylene Oxide (<1pp), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov