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Glycol Distearate (EGDS)

Glycol Distearate (EGDS)

CAS Number: 627-83-8

Molecular Formula: C38H74O4

Purity: 95–98% typical

Pearlizing AgentOpacifierEmulsion StabilizerREACH Registered Substance

About Glycol Distearate (EGDS)

Ethylene Glycol DiStearate (EGDS) is the diester of ethylene glycol and stearic acid, supplied as white flakes or a waxy solid. Ethylene distearate is a familiar pearlizing and opacifying agent that creates a creamy, pearly appearance in shampoos, liquid soaps, body washes, and detergents. Beyond personal care focus, g...

Synonyms

  • Ethylene glycol distearate
  • 627-83-8
  • Glycol distearate
  • Ethylene distearate
  • Ethylene stearate
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Glycol Distearate (EGDS) Specifications

CAS Number
627-83-8
Molecular Formula
C38H74O4
Molecular Weight
595.0 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-octadecanoyloxyethyl octadecanoate
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI Key
FPVVYTCTZKCSOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C38H74O4/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-29-31-33-37(39)41-35-36-42-38(40)34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-36H2,1-2H3
EINECS Number
211-014-3
HSN No
2915900090
Appearance
White to off-white flakes or waxy solid
Molecular Weight
595.0 g/mol
Melting point
79 °C
Odor
Neutral/fatty odor
Melting Point
65 - 73ºC
Density
0.897 g/cm3
Purity
95–98% typical
Boiling Point
632.8ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
240ºC
Refractive Index
1.46
PSA
52.60000
LogP
12.59580
Solubility
Dispersible in surfactant systems
Special Property
Creates crystalline lamellae that scatter light for pearlescence
GHS Hazard Statements
Not Classified and not meeting GHS hazard criteria
Hazard Classes and Categories
Not Classified - European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
EPA Safer Chemical
Green circle - Verified to be of low concern based on experimental and modeled data

Industrial focus

Plasticizers, Opacifer, Solvents (for cleaning or degreasing), Lubricants and lubricant additives, Processing aids, Surfactant (surface active agent), Viscosity adjustors

Consumer focus

Emulsifier, Opacifer, Lubricants and lubricant additives, Plasticizers, Surface active agents, Surfactant (surface active agent), Viscosity adjustors

Industry Processing Sectors

Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Paint and Coating Manufacturing Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing Custom Compounding of Purchased Resin All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing

Temperature

15–30 °C

Environment

Cool, dry storage; protect from moisture and heat

Protection

Store in original packaging to prevent clumping

Packaging Options

25 kg bags or cartons

Shelf Life

24 months under recommended storage

  1. Ethylene glycol distearate
  2. 627-83-8
  3. Glycol distearate
  4. Ethylene distearate
  5. Ethylene stearate

Glycol Distearate (EGDS) FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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