C38H74O4
It is the ester of ethylene glycol and stearic acid.
Ethylene glycol distearate; Ethylene distearate; Ethylene glycol dioctadecanoate
Property
Specifications
Structure
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IUPAC Name
Ethane-1,2-diyl di(octadecanoate)
Appearance
white to cream-colored waxy solid.
Molar Mass
595.006 g·mol−1
Density
0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Melting Point
Boiling Point
632.8±28.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Solubility in Water
Vapour Pressure
0.0±1.9 mmHg at 25°C
Flash Point
297.9±22.4 °C
Viscosity
Odour
APHA Value
Hazard Identification
Ethylene Glycol Distearate is often used in products like shampoos, shower gels, cleansers, handwashes and creams. It is used as an emulsion stabilizer, a conditioning agent, opacifying agent and a thickening agent.
The global Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) market was valued at USD million in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD million by 2029
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