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STEPAN® PEARL 2

1 of 47 products in this brand
STEPAN® PEARL 2 is a unique anionic/ester surfactant blend designed to impart a pearlescent appearance to personal care products like shampoos, bubble baths, and dishwashing liquids. Unlike traditional methods requiring heat or prolonged processing, the distinctive emulsifier package in STEPAN® PEARL 2 enables excellent pearlescence through cold blending.

INCI Name: Glycol Stearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Functions: Pearlescent Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher

Benefit Claims: Pearlescent Effect

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Applications
  • STEPAN PEARL 2 is a special blend which enables the formulator to incorporate a pearlescent appearance into shampoos, bubble baths, dishwashing liquids, and other personal care products without additional heating or extended processing time.
  • The unique emulsifier package in STEPAN PEARL 2 produces excellent pearlescence through cold blending. This excludes the need for external heating such as with mono and di-stearates and allows the formulator to produce a product at ambient temperatures. As a result, the formulator benefits from direct energy savings as well as quicker batch cycling.
  • It is recommended that STEPAN PEARL 2 be incorporated into alcohol sulfate or alcohol ethoxylate systems. Common use levels of 1% to 5%, depending on the desired intensity of pearlescence desired, are recommended. Typically, 2.5% to 3% will achieve an esthetically acceptable pearl.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White, pearlescent cream (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solids Content34%
pH (10% in water)7
Density1.02g/ml
Actives Content (MW 374)23.5%
Sodium Chloride Content0.69%
Freeze Point1°C
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Viscosity (at 25°C)12200cPs
Viscosity (at 60°C)1250cPs

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances

All components of STEPAN PEARL 2 are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: Europe (EINECS 205-788-1, 203-886-9), Canada (DSL 151- 21-3, 111-60-4), and Australia (AICS 151-21-3, 111-60-4).

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

STEPAN PEARL 2 is available in 55 gallon drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPAN PEARL 2. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that STEPAN PEARL 2 be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures kept between 40°F (4.5°C) and 110°F (43.3°C). Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure the material is homogeneous before use.