Glycol esters are used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations as opacifiers, 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 pharma formulations. It give good pearlescence effect in shampoos and liquid soaps. It is recommended for use in low solids content formulations because it tends to increase viscosity. Its major applications in clued in shampoos, hand lotions, moisturizing and cleansing preparations, shaving creams and cosmetic sticks or pencils. Recommended dosage 1.5% to 3%