Characteristics
- INCI
- Glycol Distearate
- CAS
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627-83-8
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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211-014-3
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Ethylene Distearate
- Functions
- emollient, emulsifying, opacifying, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Who it's for
Skin Type
▲ Dry
▲ Combination
▲ Normal
Application Area
▲ Face
▲ Body
▲ Hair
▲ Scalp
Description
A so-called diester created from two stearic acid molecules and an ethylene glycol molecule. Its main thing is being an opacifier and pearling agent in cleansing products making them white and glossy. It can also give body to creams and emulsions.
Products with Glycol Distearate (4 154 total)
Hair
Face Care
Body Care
Decorative Cosmetics
Hands & Nails
Feet
Most often found in Dove products (103 items)
