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DESCRIPTION:
Ethylene Glycol Distearate is the diester of stearic acid and ethylene glycol.
Ethylene Glycol Distearate is mostly commonly encountered in personal care products and cosmetics where it is used to produce pearlescent effects as well as a moisturizer.
Ethylene glycol distearate is a fatty acid ester.
CAS Number : 627-83-8
European Community (EC) Number: 211-014-3
Preferred IUPAC name: Ethane-1,2-diyl di(octadecanoate)
Molecular Formula: C38H74O4
SYNONYMS OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL DISTEARATE
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Ethylene Glycol Distearate is an opacifier and pearling agent used in cleansing products making them white and glossy.
Ethylene Glycol Distearate can also give body to shampoos, creams, and emulsions.
Ethylene Glycol Distearate is white to cream-colored waxy solid.
USES OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL DISTEARATE:
Ethylene Glycol Distearate is mostly commonly used in personal care products, nail care products and cosmetics where it is used to produce pearlescent effects as well as a moisturizer.
Skin care:
Ethylene Glycol Distearate can be used to formulate a wide variety of products including bubble baths, shower creams, makeup.
Ethylene Glycol Distearate can give liquids and gels a pearlescent appearance such as in shower gel to increase the visual appeal of the products.
Ethylene Glycol Distearate may also act as a skin moisturizer
Hair care:
Ethylene Glycol Distearate is used in shampoos as a pearling agent, viscosity modifier, surfactant
Origin
Ethylene Glycol Distearate may be produced via the esterification of stearic acid (or its esters) with ethylene glycol.
Ethylene Glycol Distearate can also be produced by a reaction of stearic acid with ethylene oxide.
SYNTHESIS OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL DISTEARATE:
Ethylene Glycol Distearate may be produced via the esterification of stearic acid (or its esters) with ethylene glycol.
It can also be produced by a reaction of stearic acid with ethylene oxide.
APPLICATIONS OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL DISTEARATE:
When forced to crystalize as thin platelets glycol distearate can give liquids and gels a pearlescent appearance.
This is often used by the producers of personal care products (e.g. shower gel) to increase the visual appeal of their products.
Ethylene Glycol Distearate may also act as a skin moisturizer.
Ethylene Glycol Distearate is also commonly used as an embedding agent in microscopy.
Optimization of lipase-catalyzed synthesis of polyethylene glycol stearate in a solvent-free system:
This research discusses the enzymatic synthesis of polyethylene glycol stearate, widely used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
The study emphasizes optimizing production conditions to enhance yield and efficiency
Application of the response surface methodology for modeling demulsification of crude oil emulsion using a demulsifier:
This article explores the use of polyethylene glycol distearate in demulsifying crude oil emulsions, highlighting its effectiveness and application in industrial processes
Synthesis and nanoencapsulation of poly (ethylene glycol)-distearates phase change materials for latent heat storage and release:
This research focuses on the application of polyethylene glycol distearate in creating phase change materials for energy storage, demonstrating its utility in enhancing thermal energy storage capabilities
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL DISTEARATE
Chemical formula C38H74O4
Molar mass 595.006 g•mol−1
Appearance White Flake
Melting point 65 to 73 °C (149 to 163 °F; 338 to 346 K)[1]
Solubility in water Insoluble
Molecular Weight
595.0 g/mol
Computed by PubChem 2.2 (PubChem release 2021.10.14)
XLogP3-AA
16.8
Computed by XLogP3 3.0 (PubChem release 2021.10.14)
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
0
Computed by Cactvs 3.4.8.18 (PubChem release 2021.10.14)
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
4
Computed by Cactvs 3.4.8.18 (PubChem release 2021.10.14)
Rotatable Bond Count
37
Computed by Cactvs 3.4.8.18 (PubChem release 2021.10.14)
Exact Mass
594.55871084 g/mol
Computed by PubChem 2.2 (PubChem release 2021.10.14)
Monoisotopic Mass
594.55871084 g/mol
Computed by PubChem 2.2 (PubChem release 2021.10.14)
Topological Polar Surface Area
52.6Ų
Computed by Cactvs 3.4.8.18 (PubChem release 2021.10.14)
Heavy Atom Count
42
Computed by PubChem
Formal Charge
0
Computed by PubChem
Complexity
499
Computed by Cactvs 3.4.8.18 (PubChem release 2021.10.14)
Isotope Atom Count
0
Computed by PubChem
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Computed by PubChem
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
Computed by PubChem
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count
0
Computed by PubChem
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count
0
Computed by PubChem
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Computed by PubChem
Compound Is Canonicalized
Yes
Boiling Point 632.8±28.0°C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 65-73°C
Solubility Insoluble in water
mol wt
average Mn ~930
Quality Level
200
reaction suitability
reagent type: cross-linking reagent
reaction type: click chemistry
mp
35-37 °C
transition temp
softening point 35-37 °C
polymer architecture
shape: linear
functionality: homobifunctional
SMILES string
OCCO.CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O
InChI
1S/C17H34O2.C2H6O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(18)19;3-1-2-4/h2-16H2,1H3,(H,18,19);3-4H,1-2H2
InChI key
QYJQHDWGURXGNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT ETHYLENE GLYCOL DISTEARATE:
First aid measures:
Description of first aid measures:
General advice:
Consult a physician.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Move out of dangerous area:
If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh air.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact:
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact:
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
If swallowed:
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.
Firefighting measures:
Extinguishing media:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas
Advice for firefighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Accidental release measures:
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment.
Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental precautions:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Handling and storage:
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 8A: Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
Exposure controls/personal protection:
Control parameters:
Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Exposure controls:
Appropriate engineering controls:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment:
Eye/face protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Faceshield (8-inch minimum).
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection:
Handle with gloves.
Gloves must be inspected prior to use.
Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.
Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection:
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection:
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a fullface respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.
If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Stability and reactivity:
Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatible materials:
Strong oxidizing agents:
Hazardous decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas.
Disposal considerations:
Waste treatment methods:
Product:
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging:
Dispose of as unused product.
