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Lexemul® EGDS MB

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Lexemul® EGDS MB is an opacifying & pearlizing agent. It is a natural-derived texturizing agent produced from premium-grade stearic acid under conditions that ensure uniform quality, composition, and performance characteristics. It is particularly recommended for use in shampoos, hair rinses, conditioners, and liquid soaps.

INCI Name: Glycol Distearate

Functions: Opacifier, Pearlescent Agent, Texturizing Agent

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Cruelty-Free, Halal, Kosher, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: Halal, IECIC (China), Kosher, RSPO MassBalance Certified, USDA Certified

Benefit Claims: Opacifying, Pearlescent Effect, Texturizing

Synonyms: Ethylene dioctadecanoate, Ethylene glycol dioctadecanoate, Ethylene glycol distearate, Ethylene stearate, NSC 6820

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
627-83-8
EC No.
211-014-3
Primary Feedstocks
  • Palm
  • Petrochemical

Features & Benefits

Product Features & Benefits
  • High quality glycol distearate
  • Create opaque formulas
  • Create pearlized effect for shampoos and conditioners

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Use Level
1 - 5%
Product Applications
  • Shampoos
  • Hair Conditioners
  • Hand Soaps
  • Skincare
  • Body Care
  • Sun Care
Instruction for Use

Add to oil phase or water phase in surfactant system and heat to 75°C

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Natural Origin Index0.95
Biobased Content97.0%

Regulatory & Compliance

Standards & Certifications
  • USDA Certified Biobased Content
  • Readily Biodegradable
  • Clean Beauty Preferred
  • Halal Certified
  • China IECIC Listed
  • Vegan & Cruelty-free
  • Kosher Compliant
  • RSPO Mass Balanced Certified
  • ChemFORWARD SAFER