Glycol Distearate

Glycol Distearate

AKA “Ethylene glycol distearate, Ethylene distearate, OCTADECANOIC ACID, 1, 2-ETHANEDIYL ESTER, Genapol PMs, Secoster DMS, Alkamuls EGDS, Kemester EGDS, Lexemul EGDS, McAlester EGDS”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Glycol distearate

AKA: Ethylene glycol distearate, Ethylene distearate, OCTADECANOIC ACID, 1, 2-ETHANEDIYL ESTER, Genapol PMs, Secoster DMS, Alkamuls EGDS, Kemester EGDS, Lexemul EGDS, McAlester EGDS

Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

Ethylene glycol distearate is a fatty acid ester.

Formula

C38H74O4

Mol. Weight

595.00

CAS #

627-83-8

Form

Wax

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Functions

Opacifying

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester developed for cosmetics in the 1950s-1960s. Functions as a pearlescent agent and opacifier in cleansers and shampoos, often replacing natural wax ingredients for consistency and appearance.