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Glyceryl Stearate SE
AKA “Glyceryl monostearate SE, glyceryl monostearate self-emulsifying, Self-emulsifying glyceryl monostearate, CUTINA GMS-SE, HALLSTAR GMS SE, ZOHAR GLST SE, EMALEX GMS-66SE, RefChem:143811”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl stearate se
AKA: Glyceryl monostearate SE, Glyceryl monostearate self-emulsifying, Self-emulsifying glyceryl monostearate, CUTINA GMS-SE, HALLSTAR GMS SE, ZOHAR GLST SE, EMALEX GMS-66SE, RefChem:143811
Synthetic · Emulsifier | Skin Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A natural-derived emulsifier that blends oil and water together, helping create smooth, well-blended textures that feel comfortable on skin.
Formula
C99H196KNaO16
Mol. Weight
1704.70
CAS #
11099-07-3
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Typically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the primary plant-based starting material. Produced through esterification of stearic acid with glycerin, followed by addition of sodium sulfate.
Function
Emulsifier | Skin Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A simple alkane hydrocarbon used in modern cosmetics as a propellant and solvent, developed in the 20th century as part of industrial chemistry applications.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score5
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR