Stearates
Stearate esters, including sorbitan stearates and ethylene glycol stearates, are non-ionic esters derived from stearic acid, prized for their thickening, emulsifying, and stabilizing properties. Their high melting points contribute to thermal stability and improved product consistency, making them valuable across a wide range of industrial and consumer applications.
Products
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Ethylene Glycol Monostearate
Ethylene Glycol Monostearate (EGMS) is a non-ionic fatty acid ester. It is also commonly referred to as Glycol Stearate or 2-hydroxyethyl stearate.
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Glycerol Monostearate NSE
Glycerol Monostearate Non-Self-Emulsifying (GMS NSE) is a non-ionic fatty acid ester. GMS NSE is an oil-compatible, waxy material used primarily as a consistency modifier, emollient, lubricant and emulsification-supporting ingredient.
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Glycerol Monostearate SE
Glycerol Monostearate Self-Emulsifying (GMS SE) is a waxy emulsifying material based on glycerol esters of stearic acid combined with a self-emulsifying component.
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PEG 200 Distearate
PEG 200 Distearate is a non-ionic fatty acid ester. The product contains two stearate groups associated with a polyethylene glycol chain of approximately 200 average molecular weight.
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PEG 200 Monostearate
PEG 200 Monostearate is a non-ionic fatty acid ester. The polyethylene glycol portion provides hydrophilic character, while the stearate group provides affinity for oils and other lipophilic materials.
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PEG 300 Distearate
PEG 300 Distearate is a non-ionic fatty acid ester. As a nominal diester, it has a greater degree of esterification and more lipophilic character than the corresponding PEG 300 Monostearate.
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PEG 300 Monostearate
PEG 300 Monostearate is a non-ionic fatty acid ester. The polyethylene glycol portion provides hydrophilic character, while the stearate group provides affinity for oils and other lipophilic materials.
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PEG 400 Distearate
PEG 400 Distearate is a non-ionic fatty acid ester. The product contains two stearate groups associated with a polyethylene glycol chain of approximately 400 average molecular weight.
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PEG 400 Monostearate
PEG 400 Monostearate (PEG 400 MS) is a multifunctional non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier. It is commonly used where emulsification, wetting, lubrication, and dispersion properties are required across a wide range of industrial and personal care formulations.
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PEG 600 Distearate
PEG 600 Distearate is a non-ionic fatty acid ester. The product combines two lipophilic stearate groups with a polyethylene glycol chain of approximately 600 average molecular weight.
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PEG 600 Monostearate
PEG 600 Monostearate (PEG 600 MS) is a versatile non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier. With increased water dispersibility compared to lower molecular weight PEG stearates, it is commonly used where emulsification, wetting, and dispersion properties are required.
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Sorbitan Monostearate
Sorbitan Monostearate (SMS) is a non-ionic sorbitan ester. It is a low-HLB emulsifier, dispersant and stabiliser, commonly used where water-in-oil emulsification, fat/oil compatibility and formulation structure are required.
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Sorbitan Tristearate
Sorbitan Tristearate (STS) is a non-ionic sorbitan ester. It is a very low-HLB emulsifier, dispersant and stabiliser, commonly used in oil-rich systems where strong fat/oil compatibility, structure and water-in-oil emulsification are required.