Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS)
Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS) is a white to pale yellow, waxy solid or flake. It's a monoester of stearic acid and ethylene glycol, classified as a non-ionic surfactant. This means it doesn't carry an electrical charge, making it compatible with a wide range of other ingredients. EGMS is primarily valued for its pearlescent and opacifying properties, which impart a rich, creamy appearance to cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Chemical Formula: C20H40O4
Uses:
EGMS is widely used in the cosmetic
and personal care industry for its aesthetic and functional properties. Common
applications include:
- Shampoos and Conditioners: Imparts a pearlescent effect, enhances creaminess, and
improves hair feel.
- Body Washes and Shower Gels: Provides a rich, opaque appearance and contributes to a
luxurious lather.
- Lotions and Creams: Enhances the
visual appeal, improves texture, and acts as an emollient.
- Liquid Soaps: Adds a
pearlescent shine and thickens the formulation.
- Cosmetics: Used in foundations,
concealers, and other makeup products to create a smooth, creamy texture
and enhance visual appeal.
- Personal Care Products: Used in a broad range of products to improve aesthetic
qualities.
- Industrial applications: used as a coating agent, and as a component in certain
polishes.
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Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS)
- Pearlescent/Opacifying Agent: Provides a desirable pearl-like sheen and opacity to
products, enhancing their aesthetic appeal.
- Emollient: Softens and
smooths the skin, contributing to a luxurious feel.
- Emulsifier: Helps to blend
oil and water phases, though it's often used as a secondary emulsifier in
conjunction with other surfactants.
- Viscosity Modifier: Can increase the
viscosity of formulations, contributing to a thicker, creamier
consistency.
- Non-Ionic Surfactant: Compatible with a
wide range of ingredients and pH levels.
- Wax-like Consistency: Contributes to
the texture and stability of solid and semi-solid formulations.
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