Appearance
White flake
Function
Is a chemical compound used as an emollient in cosmetics and other consumer products. It is the diester of ethylene glycol and stearic acid. It also produces pearlescent effects in cosmetics, like bath gel.
Synonyms
Diglyco Stearate; Uniglo DGS; EGDS; Lipo EGDS; Rita EDGS; Genapol PMs; Elfan L 310; Secoster DMS
Storage
Do not expose to heat. Keep the container closed when not in use.
Packages
- 200 lb. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Cosmetics
Product Class
- Emollient & esters
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: N/A
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 297.9 øC
- Melting Point: 65-73 øC (149-163 øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 594.99 g/mol-1