Food Grade Glycol Stearate/ Ethylene glycol monostearate or abbreviated as EGMS, is an ester of stearic acid and ethylene glycol that is used as a low HLB emulsifier.
INCI Name: Ethylene Glycol Monostearate
CAS: 111-60-4
Physical Properties: -Appearance: White to slightly off white Waxy Flake -It is insoluble in water but soluble in ether. -Stable under ordinary conditions -Melting point 57-63° C -pH (3% dispersion) @ 25° C: 4.0-6.0
USES: -It is used for its opacifying/pearlizing qualities include shampoos, body washes, and cleansers.. -It ingredient used for its emulsion stabilizing qualities in body moisturizing lotions and hair conditioners. -It has a nice skin after feel so it also functions as a skin conditioning agent in skin lotion/moisturizer type products.
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Gred makanan Glycol Stearate / Ethylene glycol monostearate atau disingkat EGMS, adalah ester asid stearat dan etilena glikol yang digunakan sebagai pengemulsi HLB rendah.
