glycol stearate
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- Categories: Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Emollients
Glycol stearate is a mixture of glycerin and stearic acid used as an emollient, surfactant, and emulsifier. May also be used to impart a pearlescent appearance to a formula.
References for this information:
CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed March 2021, ePublicationMakingCosmetics.com, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
Chemistry and Materials Research, 2015, page 59
See glyceryl ester
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