Ethylene Glycol Monostearate
Description
It is used as an opacifier, and as a secondary emulsifier in creams, lotions and conditioners. It is widely used as a pearlizing agent in various personal care products such as shampoos, liquid soaps, and bath and shower gels.
Additional Information
| Chemical Qualification | Glycol ester |
Technical details
| Apperance at 25 °C | White to cream color flakes |
| Acid value mg KOH/gm max. | 3 |
| Hydroxyl value mg KOH/gm | 60-110 |
| Iodine value gm I2/100 gm max. | 1 |
| Melting point °C | 54-60 |
| pH 5% in distilled water | 4.5-7 |
| Saponification value mg KOH/gm | 170-190 |
