Features
EGMS (glycol monostearate or ethylene glycol monostearate) or Glycol Stearate, is an ester derived from Stearic Acid and Ethylene Glycol. EGMS is Vegetable derived. Glycol Stearate is typically used as a pearlizing agent to give your surfactant products (shampoos and body washes for example) a pearl or pearlized look.
Depending on how much is used, it can turn a transparent product into a pearl product. It will also help stabilize surfactant systems, and provide body and thickness. 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. EGMS is also used as an opacifier, and as a secondary emulsifier in creams, lotions and conditioners.
Additional Information
Benefits:
- Bodying Agent
- Co-emulsifying Agent
- Emollient
- Pearlizing Agent
- Chemically stable
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended for Melt and Pour Bases ?
Yes
Recommended for Candles ?
Yes
Recommended for Liquid Bases ?
Yes
Recommended for Lip Products ?
No
Recommended for Bath Salts ?
Yes
Recommended for Bath Bombs ?
Yes
Recommended for Cream/Lotion Bases ?
Yes
