Description

Glycol esters are used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations as pacifiers, emollients, and emulsifiers. Some glycol esters produce brilliant pearlescence in liquid hand soaps and shampoos, and when used in creams and lotions, they impart a soft, velvety skin feel.

Ethylene Glycol Monostearate, known as EGMS, is most commonly used as opacifiers, emulsifiers, and emollients in cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations. It gives a good pearlescence effect in shampoos and liquid soaps. It is recommended for use in low solids formulations because it tends to increase viscosity. Its major applications include shampoos, hand lotions, moisturizing and cleansing preparations, shaving creams, and cosmetic sticks or pencils.