Ethylene glycol distearate

　　Uses

　　Cosmetics field: It is an excellent pearlescent agent that can give products an elegant pearlescent effect. It is commonly used in shampoos, bath gels, skin creams, high-end liquid detergents, eye shadows, lipsticks, and other products. It also has the functions of moisturizing the skin, nourishing and protecting hair, and anti-static properties. It has good compatibility with other types of surfactants and can exhibit stable pearlescent effects as well as thickening and conditioning functions.

　　Food field: In the United States, Ethylene Glycol Distearate is considered a "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) food additive. It can be used in foods such as candies, pastries, and dairy products to provide emulsification, thickening, and stabilization.

　　Other fields: It can be used as a pearlescent dispersant, solubilizer, and lubricant in pharmaceutical production; in metal processing, it can be used as a detergent to help remove oil and impurities from metal surfaces; it also has applications in the fiber processing field, improving the softness and hand feel of fibers.

CAS NO: 627-83-8

EC NO: 211-014-3

Molecular Formula: C₃₈H₇₄O₄

Molecular Weight: 594.9918

Synonyms: Ethylene glycol distearate; Ethylene glycol distearate; Ethylene glycol distearate;

Structure: