Ethylene glycol monostearate (EGMS, molecular formula C₂₀H₄₀O₃) is a high-quality nonionic surfactant and pearlescent agent. It appears as a white to slightly yellow waxy solid, is insoluble in water, and is widely used in shampoos and shower gels to provide a unique pearlescent sheen, while also acting as an emulsifier and thickener.
Application of Ethylene Glycol Monostearate
Pegosperse(R) 50 MS is a low HLB surface agent suggested for use as an opacifier, pearlescing agent and auxiliary emulsifier in cosmetic and household product formulations.
ethylene glycol monostearate (glycol stearate) is a non-comedogenic raw material that provides a pearly look and consistency to clear preparations.
glycol stearate can be utilized as a detergent, emulsifier, surfactant, thickener, stabilizer, and emollient in cosmetic formulations. It also converts clear cleansers or other preparations to ones that are pearly.
| ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOSTEARATE Chemical Properties |
| Melting point | 55-60 °C |
| Boiling point | 149 °C |
| density | 0.8780 |
| refractive index | 1.4310 (estimate) |
| Fp | 425 |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated) |
| pka | 13.90±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | Flakes |
| color | White to pale yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00%. mild waxy |
| Stability: | Stable under normal conditions., Stable Under Normal Conditions. |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING SURFACTANT - CLEANSING OPACIFYING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) | ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOSTEARATE (111-60-4) |
| LogP | 7.629 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 111-60-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Ethylene glycol monostearate (111-60-4) |
| Safety Information |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 60-22-36/37/38-63 |
| Safety Statements | 24/25-45-36/37/39-28-27-26-53 |
| RTECS | WI4100000 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HS Code | 29189900 |
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