Glyceryl Stearate

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INCI name

  • GLYCERYL STEARATE,

Alternative names

  • 31566-31-1,
  • Glyceroli Monostearas,
  • Cutina Gms,
  • Cutina Md,
  • Glycerinmonostearat,
  • Glycerolmonostearin-Säureester,
  • Glycerolum Stearinicum,
  • Glycerylmonostearat,
  • Monostearin,
  • Tegin M,
  • Glyceril Stearate,
  • Glycerlyl Stearate,
  • Glycerinstearat,
  • Glycerolmonostearat,
  • Glyceryl Monostearate,

Origin

  • synthetic,

Definition

  • Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy-,

INCI function

  • emollient,
  • emulsifying,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • promotes the formation of intimate mixtures of immiscible liquids by changing their interfacial tension
  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it
  • recommendable substance
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics

CAS-No.

  • 31566-31-1,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 250-705-4,

Studies, literature and statements

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 176

Emulsifier, gives consistency. Recommended material.

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