Glycol Stearate is used to give your surfactant products a pearl look. Depending on how much you use, you can also turn an transparent surfactant into a white product depending on what else ingredients are in your formula. You can achieve a pearl look to your surfactants while staying all natural. So you can either create a pearl look by using Glycol Stearate or by purchasing an already pearl paste which you just add to your surfactant system. No need to melt the Glycol Stearate down, our pearl paste is designed to not take away from the foaming action of your product. This is why the Pearl Paste has a surfactant agent added to it to make sure the Glycol Stearate doesn't take away from the foaming action when added to your product. Ethylene Glycol Monostearate is a nonionic surfactant and waxy ester widely used in personal care, cosmetics, and industrial formulations.
Uses of Glycol Stearate (Ethylene Glycol Monostearate, CAS 111-60-4)
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Pearlizing agent in shampoos and body washes to create a rich, pearly appearance.
Opacifying agent to improve product opacity and visual appeal.
Emulsifier for oil-in-water emulsions.
Consistency enhancer that improves thickness and texture.
Used in:
Shampoos
Hair conditioners
Body washes
Facial cleansers
Liquid hand soaps
Creams and lotions
Skin Care Products
Provides a smooth, creamy feel.
Enhances spreadability of creams and lotions.
Helps stabilize emulsions and prevent phase separation.
Hair Care Products
Improves product appearance and viscosity.
Contributes to a luxurious, creamy texture.
Helps disperse oils and conditioning ingredients uniformly.
Industrial Applications
Emulsifier in wax and polish formulations.
Lubricant and processing aid in specialty chemical formulations.
Used in textile and leather finishing preparations.
Typical Use Levels
Application (%)
Shampoos 1.0 – 5.0
Body Washes 1.0 – 4.0
Liquid Soaps 0.5 – 3.0
Creams & Lotions 1.0 – 5.0
Pearlized Cleansing Products 2.0 – 6.0
Key Benefits:
Produces attractive pearl-like appearance.
Improves viscosity and stability.
Provides creamy texture and luxurious feel.
Compatible with many surfactant systems.
Biodegradable and generally considered safe for cosmetic use when formulated appropriately.
Glycol Stearate is especially popular in shampoo and body wash formulations because it combines pearlizing, opacifying, thickening, and emulsifying properties in a single ingredient.
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