Ethylene Glycol Monostearate CAS：91031-31-1
Efficient Emulsification Performance： Polyoxyl 40 Stearate serves as a highly efficient emulsifier, helping to improve stability and texture in creams, lotions and a variety of personal care formulations.
Outstanding Nonionic Surfactant Characteristics： As a nonionic surfactant, it promotes even distribution of raw materials, making it widely used in cosmetic and food production applications.
Wide Application Versatility：This ingredient is applied in cosmetics, food and industrial fields, acting as both a reliable surfactant and emulsifier.
Stable Performance in Normal Conditions： It maintains stable physical and chemical properties under standard storage and application conditions, ensuring consistent and reliable product performance.
Ethylene Glycol Monostearate is an ester synthesized through the esterification reaction between ethylene glycol and stearic acid. Widely adopted within the cosmetics and personal care sectors, it serves as a core non-ionic additive, functioning as a pearlescent agent, opacifier, and co-emulsifier. Its primary function lies in creating and maintaining the characteristic pearlescent visual effect and opaque texture across a wide range of personal care products, including body washes, shampoos, and liquid facial cleansers.
Beyond its role in cosmetics, this ingredient acts as an effective emulsifier and thickener. In the food industry, it facilitates the homogeneous dispersion of oil and water phases, ensuring product uniformity. Chemically classified as a fatty acid glycol ester, EGMS delivers exceptional value in cosmetic and detergent formulations. Its unique properties enable the development of products with appealing opaque appearances and a smooth, luxurious skin feel, making it an indispensable component in formulating high-quality consumer goods.
Parameters
| Melting point | 55-60 °C |
| Boiling point | 149 °C |
| density | 0.878 |
| 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 |
