Glyceryl distearate

Glyceryl distearate (CAS 1188-58-5), also known as glycerol distearate, is a diester of glycerol and stearic acid used as an emulsifier and rheology modifier.

Where is Glyceryl distearate used?

• Personal care: co-emulsifier and thickener in creams, lotions, and body butters
• Food: emulsifier in fat-based systems, including confectionery coatings and bakery shortenings
• Plastics processing: lubricant and plasticizer that reduces melt viscosity and improves surface release during extrusion
• Coatings and adhesives: rheology modifier and wetting aid in wax-based and hot-melt systems
• It stabilizes oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems while contributing texture and consistency.

Commercial specifications

• Purity grades typically align with FCC and Ph. Eur. standards for regulated end-use markets.