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CAS NUMBER |
111-60-4 |
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INCI NAME |
Glycol stearate |
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DEFINITION |
Glycol stearate is the ester of ethylene glycol and stearic acid. It is generally used as a pearlizing agent in shampoos and liquid hand soaps. It also functions as a bodying agent and emulsion stabilizer in these systems. It is generally used in low solids content formulations because it tends to build viscosity. HLB 2-3. Levels of 2-4% are recommended. |
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SPECIFICATIONS |
Appearance at 25°C: Light Waxy Flake HLB: 2.0 Saponification Value: 180-188 Acid Value: 4 Max. Color, Gardner: 2 Max. Melting Point, °C: 54-58 Iodine Value: 1 max |
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