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Glucamate™ SSE-20 emulsifier

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Glucamate™ SSE-20 emulsifier is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether esterified with stearic acid. It is supplied as a soft solid and functions as an oil-in-water emulsifier. When used in combination with Glucate™ SS emulsifier, it forms a complementary pair that offers safety and performance advantages over traditional emulsifiers. These ingredients have extremely low eye irritation scores, making them suitable for creams, lotions, and makeup products used near the eye area.

INCI Name: PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Functions: Emulsifier, Emulsifier (W/O)

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, GMO-free, Halal, Natural, Naturally Derived, Sulfate-free, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

HLB Value: 14.0 - 16.0

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China), Halal, RSPO MassBalance Certified, RSPO Supply Chain Certified

Synonyms: Methyl Gluceth-20 Sesquistearate

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
68389-70-8
Nature Based Materials
  • Corn (Zea Mays) - USA
  • Palm Kernel (Elaeis Guineensis) - Indonesia/Malaysia
  • Sunflower (Heleanthus Annuus) - Europe

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Contributes significantly to emulsion viscosity lowering dependence on other viscosity enhancers
  • Mild surfactant activity and low eye irritation scores great for safe formulations applied around the eye Naturally derived
  • Stabilizer for pigment dispersions in makeup for efficient formulating
  • When used with Glucate SS emulsifier, enables emulsions with liquid crystal structures that create excellent coverage of pigmented skin care products
  • When used with Glucate™ SS emulsifier, can provide long-term shelf life and viscosity stability

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Sun Care Applications
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
Yellow
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 1.5mgKOH/gAATM-109
Ashmax. 0.25%AATM-107A
Cloud Point71 79°CAATM-108A
Colormax. 4GardnerAATM-182-02
Hydroxyl Value 95 110mgKOH/gAATM-111A
Iodine Value (Hanus)max. 1g/100gAATM-112
Moisturemax. 0.5%AATM-106B
pH (10 wt% in water at 25°C)4.5 7.5AATM-117
Saponification Value40 50mg/gAATM-110

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory status
  • China compliant
  • Halal
  • RSPO

Glucamate™ SSE-20 emulsifier is widely registered on chemical inventories across the globe. For specific status, please consult the most recent Safety Data Sheet or contact your local Lubrizol representative.

 

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Storage & Handling

Storage
  • Store in closed containers and protect from extreme temperatures. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional pertinent information.
  • Recommended retest period is 730 days from the date of manufacture.