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In industries where product performance and sustainability are priorities—like personal care and plastics—the hunt for functional ingredients never stops. Enter glycol distearate (ethylene glycol distearate). Formed via stearic acid - ethylene glycol esterification, this compound brings unique properties to formulations, driving innovation across sectors.
Glycol distearate appears as a white - to - off - white waxy solid, with the molecular formula C₃₈H₇₄O₄. Its structure features two long - chain stearic acid groups bonded to an ethylene glycol backbone. Key traits:
Emulsifying Power: Stabilizes oil - in - water or water - in - oil emulsions. In shampoos, it evenly disperses oil - based components, boosting texture and stability.
Pearlescent Appeal: Adds a desirable pearly sheen to liquid soaps and cosmetic lotions, enhancing visual allure.
Thermal Stability: A high melting point ensures stability under moderate temperature shifts during storage and use.
Its molecular design drives functionality. Hydrophobic stearate chains bind to oil - based ingredients, while the ethylene glycol segment interacts with water. This amphiphilic nature makes it an effective emulsifier—wrapping oil droplets to form stable interfaces. For pearlescence, as products cool, its molecules align into layers, scattering light to create that signature sheen.
Glycol distearate’s versatility proves essential across fields:
Personal Care: Stabilizes conditioner emulsions (e.g., silicone oils) in shampoos and enhances body wash/lotion texture.
Cosmetics: Boosts emulsion stability in foundations/mascaras and adds pearlescence to blushes/highlighters.
Household Cleaning: Emulsifies fragrance/active ingredients in liquid soaps/detergents, elevating shelf appeal with its sheen.
Plastics: Acts as a lubricant/mold - release agent in processing, reducing friction and modifying plastic surface appearance.
Dual - Role Aesthetics: Unlike basic emulsifiers, it provides pearlescence, eliminating the need for separate pearling agents.
Gentle Formulas: In personal care, it’s skin/hair - friendly, avoiding dryness/irritation—ideal for sensitive users.
Long - Term Stability: Outperforms cheap traditional emulsifiers; formulations resist separation/degradation under varying conditions.
Cost - Effective Shine: Delivers pearlescence affordably, doubling as an emulsifier and cutting ingredient counts.
Sinobio has specialized in ingredient solutions for 15 years, globally renowned for quality. Our glycol distearate production meets [standards like ISO 9001], ensuring purity. We offer:
Custom Formulas: Tailored for high - pearlescence personal care or specialized plastic uses.
Tech Support: On - site formulation guidance and product compatibility analysis.
Global Reach: Export to over 45 countries (Europe, North America, Asia) to meet diverse demands.
We provide competitive pricing, prompt delivery, and rely on chemists to solve complex formulation challenges.
For 15 years, we've led in chemical ingredient innovation, especially for glycol distearate. Our quality, affordability, and service earn global trust. Strengths:
Deep Expertise: Understand applications across industries, crafting tailored solutions.
Quality Assurance: Rigorous adherence to international standards ensures high - performance, safe products.
End - to - End Support: From formula advice to after - sales help, we partner to solve problems and add value.
Glycol distearate transforms sustainable formulation across sectors. Paired with SINOBIO’s expertise, it equips personal care and plastics industries to meet evolving standards. Whether creating luxury shampoos or optimizing plastic molds, explore our solutions.
Contact us to see how glycol distearate can enhance your formulations. Let’s build an innovative, appealing future for consumer and industrial goods.
