CAS No. 111-60-4
Molecular Formula: C20H40O3 Molecular weight: 328.53
Structural Formula:
Properties:
EGMS is a pearling, softening and viscosity agent in cosmetic formulation such as shampoos, hand cleaners and other cosmetic products.
Specification:
| items |
index |
| Appearance |
White flake |
| Solid contant% |
100 |
| Melting point(ºC ) |
54-61 |
| Free acid, % |
5 max |
|
Moisture content% |
1.0 max |
|
Mono este% |
25min |
|
Total ester % |
99max |
|
Ash% |
0.05max |
|
Saponification value |
170-195 |
Usage:
EGMS is a synthetic wax for shampoos, hand cleaners and as pearling, masking and softening agent. It applicable in melted form and so adding to warm or hot shampoos base, after slow cooling pearled form appears. EGMS is also provides slight conditioning properties. It is used as an opacifier in liquid foam baths. IRAPON EGMS is a very good emulsion stabilizer and keeps stable for long period.
Packing and Storage:
Usually 20 kg per bags, Stable under ordinary conditions.
Synonyms:
Octadecanoic Acid, 1,2-Ethanediyl Ester; Ethylene Octadecanoate; 1,2-Ethanediyl
Octadecanoate; Ethylene Glycol Monooctadecanoate; 2-Hydroxyethyl stearate
