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Galaxy™ 610 is a versatile cosmetic ingredient featuring Glycol Stearate. It functions as an opacifier, pearlescent agent, and emulsifier. Ideal for body wash, body creams, body lotions, shower gels, liquid soap, bubble bath, shampoos, conditioners, skin cleansers, and cold creams, Galaxy™ 610 enhances the visual and sensory aspects of your personal care products.

INCI Name: Glycol Distearate

Benefit Claims: Emulsifying, Opacifying, Pearlescent Effect

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Product Applications

Galaxy 610 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
Flakes white to off-white
Odor
Characteristic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color ( 5 ¼ “cell, on Y+R, in 25% solution of chloroform)max. 9Lovibond
Saponification Value190 - 200mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Valuemax. 50mg KOH/g
Acid Valuemax. 5mg KOH/g
Iodine Valuemax. 3g/100g
Melting Point60 - 65°C
Chemical FormulaR-COOCH₂CH₂OOC-R

Safety & Health

Safety Information

Spills should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations. Avoid ingestion and direct inhalation (when concentration in air is high, use appropriate mask) and also avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. In case of contact with eyes and skin, seek medical attention, if necessary.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Galaxy 610 is available in 25 kg HDPE lined paper bags. 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. It can also be supplied in 500 kg jumbo bags. 20 jumbo bags palletized i.e. 10 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store the material at ≤ 40°C in a clean and dry place, away from direct heat and sunlight.
  • Keep the bags tightly closed. In original sealed condition, when stored as suggested the shelf life of the product is two years.
  • Once the bag is opened, use the product within a week.
  • During storage, to avoid lumping, for non-palletized, do not stack more than 5 bags one above the other and for palletized, place single pallet on ground or in rack.
  • Jumbo bags should not be stacked one above the other during storage