Ethylene Glycol Monostearate
Effective Emulsifying Agent: Polyoxyl 40 stearate acts as an efficient emulsifier, contributing to the stability and texture of creams, lotions, and other personal care formulations.
Nonionic Surfactant Properties: As a nonionic surfactant, it improves the uniform dispersion of ingredients, making it valuable in both cosmetic and food applications.
Broad Functional Utility: This compound is used across cosmetic, food, and industrial sectors, demonstrating versatility as both a surfactant and emulsifier.
Stability Under Standard Conditions: It remains stable under normal storage and usage environments, ensuring consistent performance over time.
Ethylene Glycol Monostearate is an ester compound formed from the esterification of ethylene glycol with stearic acid. It is commonly employed in the cosmetics and personal care industry primarily as a nonionic pearlescent agent, opacifier, and auxiliary emulsifier. Its key role involves generating and stabilizing the distinctive pearlescent appearance and opaque texture in products such as body washes, shampoos, and liquid cleansers.
Functioning as both an emulsifying and thickening agent, it is also used in the food industry as an emulsifier to promote the uniform dispersion of oil and water phases. Structurally categorized as a fatty acid glycol ester, this compound demonstrates specific value in cosmetic and detergent applications due to its ability to impart an opaque appearance and smooth skin feel to formulations.
Parameters
Melting point | 55-60 °C |
Boiling point | 149 °C |
density | 0.8780 |
refractive index | 1.4310 (estimate) |
Fp | 425 |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated) |
pka | 13.90±0.10(Predicted) |
form | Flakes |
color | White to pale yellow |
Odor | at 100.00?%. mild waxy |
Stability: | Stable under normal conditions., Stable Under Normal Conditions. |
LogP | 7.629 (est) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 111-60-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Ethylene glycol monostearate (111-60-4) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | T |
Risk Statements | 60-22-36/37/38-63 |
Safety Statements | 24/25-45-36/37/39-28-27-26-53 |
RTECS | WI4100000 |
TSCA | TSCA listed |
HS Code | 29189900 |
