Glycol distearate
CAS 627-83-8
EC 211-014-3
Formula C38H74O4
MW 594.99 g/mol
Oils, Fats & Waxes Personal Care & CosmeticsCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersTextile, Leather & Paper Rheology ModificationEmulsification & DispersionSurface Modification & Wetting
Description
Glycol Distearate (EGDS) is a diester of ethylene glycol and stearic acid, commercially available under trade names including Rita EGDS, Lipo EGDS, Mapeg EGDS, Genapol PMS, and Kessco EGDS. It carries no E-code designation and is identified by CAS 627-83-8 and EC 211-014-3.
In personal care formulations, EGDS produces optical pearlescence in shampoos and body washes by forming lamellar crystalline structures that scatter light. In coatings and textile processing, it functions as an emulsifier and surface modifier, reducing interfacial tension to stabilise dispersions and improve substrate wetting during application.
EGDS is supplied as beads and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market entry. Grades suitable for cosmetic applications are evaluated against INCI and EU Cosmetics Regulation standards. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation for purity specifications and batch traceability prior to sourcing.
In personal care formulations, EGDS produces optical pearlescence in shampoos and body washes by forming lamellar crystalline structures that scatter light. In coatings and textile processing, it functions as an emulsifier and surface modifier, reducing interfacial tension to stabilise dispersions and improve substrate wetting during application.
EGDS is supplied as beads and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU market entry. Grades suitable for cosmetic applications are evaluated against INCI and EU Cosmetics Regulation standards. Procurement teams should confirm supplier documentation for purity specifications and batch traceability prior to sourcing.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 79 °C |
| Boiling Point | 567.52°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 0.8581 g/cm³ @ Temp: 78 °C |
| Appearance | Beads |
| Form | solid |
| Refractive Index | 1.4760 (estimate) |
| Log P | 16.525 (est) |
Trade & Regulatory
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Ethylene Glycol Distearate2-octadecanoyloxyethyl octadecanoateethylene distearateethylene glycol dioctadecanoateEGDSRita EDGSLipo EGDSMapeg EGDS
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