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Galaxy™ 600 is a versatile cosmetic ingredient designed to enhance various personal care applications. This opacifier and pearlescent agent, identified by its INCI name Glycol Stearate, can be used in body wash, body creams, body lotions, shower gels, liquid soap, bubble bath, shampoos, conditioners, skin cleansers, and cold creams.

INCI Name: Glycol Stearate

Functions: Emulsifier, Opacifier, Pearlescent Agent

Benefit Claims: Emulsifying, Opacifying, Pearlescent Effect

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Product Applications

Galaxy 600 is mainly used:

  • As a opacifying and pearlizing agent in shampoos, liquid soaps, bath and shower gels, bubble bath, cold creams, cleansing lotions and body wash
  • As a secondary emulsifier in creams, lotions and conditioners

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Soft flakes off-white / white with slight yellow tint
Odor
Characteristic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color ( 5 ¼ “cell, on Y+R, in 25% solution of chloroform)max. 5Lovibond
Saponification Value170 - 190mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Valuemax. 160mg KOH/g
Acid Valuemax. 4mg KOH/g
Iodine Valuemax. 3g/100g
Melting Point56 - 60°C
Chemical FormulaR-COOCH₂CH₂OH

Safety & Health

Safety Information

Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations. Avoid ingestion, inhalation and contact with eyes, skin and clothing. In case of contact with eyes, seek medical attention, if necessary.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Galaxy 600 is available in 25 kg paper bags with HDPE liner. Total of 480 bags palletized i.e. 12 MT or 500 bags non-palletized i.e. 12.5 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 Year
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store the material at below 35°C in a clean and dry place, away from direct heat and sunlight.
  • Keep the bags tightly closed.
  • In original sealed containers, when stored as suggested the shelf life of the product is at least one year.
  • Once the bag is opened, use the product within a week.
  • Soft, easily breakable lumps may be formed on storage.
  • During storage, to avoid lumping, do not stack more than 5 bags (non-palletized) one above the other and for palletized, place single pallet on ground or in rack