Methyl glucose sesquistearate
What is Methyl glucose sesquistearate?
Methyl glucose sesquistearate (CAS 68936-95-8), also marketed as Glucate SS or Grillocose PS, is a mild, sugar-derived emulsifier.
Where is Methyl glucose sesquistearate used?
- Skin care: primary or co-emulsifier
- Creams, lotions and body butters: stable emulsions with a smooth, non-greasy skin feel
- Hair care: conditioning treatments and styling products, improving spreadability and moisture retention
- Home care and industrial cleaning: wetting and dispersing agent that improves surface contact and soil removal
- Coatings and adhesives: modifies surface tension and supports uniform dispersion of pigments or active components
- It stabilizes oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions while providing moisturizing benefits to the skin.
Other Names (Synonyms)
D-Glucopyranoside, methyl, octadecanoate (2:3)|Glucate SS|Grillocose PS|Tego Care PS