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Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS)

CAS NUMBER - 111-60-4
Basic Information
Product Specification
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Ethylene Glycol Monostearate is a versatile ester of stearic acid and ethylene glycol, valued for its opacifying, emulsifying, and texture-enhancing capabilities, widely utilized in personal care, household, and industrial formulations due to its stability, pearlescent effects, and ability to modify viscosity and sensory profiles.

Product Specification

SYNONYMS

Glycol Monostearate, Monoethylene Glycol Monostearate, Ethylene Glycol Stearate

MOLECULAR WEIGHT

330.5 g/mol

CAS NUMBER

111-60-4

CHEMICAL FORMULA

C20H40O3

HS CODE

3824.99.92

DENSITY

0.97-0.99 g/cm³

MELTING POINT

55-58 °C

BOILING POINT

Decomposes before boiling

VISCOSITY

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SHELF LIFE

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TYPICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: White to off-white waxy flakes or powder. Acid Value: max 2 mg KOH/g. Iodine Value: max 2. Saponification Value: 170-180 mg KOH/g. Hydroxyl Value: 165-180 mg KOH/g. Insoluble in water, soluble in hot alcohols and hydrocarbons.

APPEARANCE

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Chemical Name

Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS)

Industry

Personal Care
Home Care and Industrial Cleaning

Application of Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS)

1. Opacification: Creates an attractive pearlescent appearance in shampoos, body washes, and liquid soaps through light-scattering crystalline structures.

2. Texture Modification: Enhances product viscosity and provides desirable rich, creamy consistency in lotions and creams.

3. Stabilization: Improves emulsion stability through co-emulsifying properties in oil-in-water systems.

4. Moisturization: Provides mild moisturizing benefits while improving product spread and skin feel in leave-on formulations.

5. Deposition Aid: Enhances the delivery of conditioning agents and actives onto skin and hair in rinse-off products.

WHY ELCHEMY?

Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS) is a fundamental compound that is highly valued for its Thickener properties. It plays a crucial role in various industries , including Personal Care, Home Care and Industrial Cleaning . The compound's unique properties make it particularly useful in modern applications and processes, improving efficiency and efficacy.
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How does EGMS create pearlescence in formulations?

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