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Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier

£4.00 - £44.20
£4.00
£4.00 - £44.20
£4.00

INCI Name: Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate

CAS Number: 123-94-4 (and) 9004-99-3

Description

Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate is an acid-stable, self-emulsifying glyceryl monostearate. It is primarily used as an oil-in-water emulsifier for creams and lotions which are rich in non-polar oils and waxes. As a nonionic emulsifier, it tolerates the addition of acidic actives and salts. It also functions as a wetting agent for antiperspirant salts in sticks and as an opacifier in clear cleansing systems.

Benefits/ Applications

  • Emulsifier for O/W creams and lotions with pleasant application properties.
  • Excellent compatibility with active ingredients.
  • Tolerate significant amounts of electrolytes.
  • Applicable in a wide pH range.
  • Emulsion with high heat and freeze stability.

Usage 

  • Cream and Lotions
  • Body Butter
  • Cleanser and Face Mask
  • Skin Peels
  • Shower Gels, Shampoos and Conditioners
Technical Details
  • Appearance: Off-white pellet
  • HLB Value: 11 approx.
  • Acid Value (mg KOH/g): 1.5
  • Saponification Value (mg KOH/g): 90-100%
  • Water Content (% w/w): 2.0
  • Dioxane ppm: 2.5*
  • Ethylene Oxide ppm: 1.0

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Formulation Guide
  • A typical usage concentration of 2 – 10% is recommended. In general, no co-emulsifiers are needed to obtain stable emulsions.
  • It should be used in combination with consistency agents such as Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, or Cetearyl Alcohol for the formation of viscosity-enhancing liquid crystalline structures in the external water phase.
  • Depending on the formulation 0.1 - 0.3% of Carbomer is necessary to improve the freeze
    stability of the emulsions.
  • It forms stable emulsions with all common oils and fats used for cosmetic skin care products, including polar oils. Emulsions show good application and stability properties if they contain 15 – 30% of the oil phase.
  • Emulsions can be pH adjusted to between 4.5
    and 9.0.
Found In
  • Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer
  • Kate Somerville Nourish Daily Moisturizer
  • The Body Shop Mango Body Butter