Functions
Emollient
Emulsifier
Emulsion stabilizer
Sensory Modifier
Dispersant
Thickener
CAS Number(s)
1323-42-8
EINECS number(s)
215-355-9
FDA UNII
UJ6CAW9YNV
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate is an off-white waxy solid that functions principally as an auxiliary emulsifier in personal care preparations. Its waxlike properties approach those of beeswax. It has an HLB value of 3.4.
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate provides improved and excellent emulsion stability, bodying, thickening, emollience, and increased dispersibility of colorants and active principles in the formulation. The ester is also specially recommended for difficult emulsification requirements.
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate is used in many personal care formulations where active principle dispersibility is desirable including anti-erspirant sticks and roll-ons, shampoos, rinses and conditioners, creams, lotions, lipsticks, and hand care applications.
Glyceryl Hydroxystearate is used from 2% to 20% concentrations depending on the nature of the formulation. The use of this emollient must be considered for use where stability, emollience, and quality of the formulation are of prime importance.Synonyms
Glyceryl monohydroxystearate
Glycerol monohydroxystearate
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F.A.Q.
What are the benefits and advantages of Glyceryl Hydroxystearate?
- Improves emulsion stability over a wide pH range
- Improves emollience
- Imparts silky feel with non-greasy properties
- Improves bodying properties of the formulation
- Improves dispersibility of colorants and active principles in the formulation
- Enhances “pay-off” in stick preparations
- Good solubility in silicone fluids
- Broad compatibility with most natural and synthetic derivatives.
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