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Description: Glyceryl diester made of glycerin and fatty acids derived from vegetable oils. Acts as hydrophilic, PEG-free, anionic o/w emulsifier and emollient. Well suited for emulsions with a slightly acidic pH-value or emulsions with UV filters. HLB value 12. Oil-soluble, only partly water soluble. CAS: 55840-13-6, 86418-55-5; INCI Name: Glyceryl stearate citrate. Benefits: Potent emulsifier for making o/w emulsions. Supports the consistency and the oil binding capacity and can also be used as co-emulsifier for PEG-free formulations. Provides a soft and smooth appearance on the skin and can be used also for sensitive skin. Use: Add pellets to the hot oil phase (approx. 80oC / 176oF) and stir until homogeneous. Combine then with hot water phase. Typical use level 1.5-2.5%. Stable emulsions from pH 5.5 - 8.0. For external use only. Applications: Creams, lotions, baby care products, sunscreens, after sun care products. Manufacture: Glyceryl stearate citrate is a combination of glycerin mono-/distearates and citric acid esters from mono- and diglycerides. Glyceryl stearate itself is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid, a fatty acid obtained from soy oil.GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE is classified as : Emollient Emulsifying Skin conditioning CAS Number 55840-13-6 / 86418-55-5 EINECS 259-855-5 Chem/IUPAC Name: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol monooctadecanoate. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate What: Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is a fatty acid monoglyceride used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and stabilizing ingredient. It is also used as a fragrance and emollient ingredient. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate helps skin and hair to retain moisture. Origin: Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is glycerin esterified with vegetable fatty acids. (Natural Europe ) Products Found In: facial moisturizer and treatments, body moisturizer, eye cream, makeup, facial cleanser, body cleanser, body scrubs, facial exfoliants, bronzer, sunscreen products, anti-aging skincare, sunless tanners, after sun products. Alternate Names: 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid, Monoester With 1,2,3-Propanetriol Monooctadecanoate; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, Monoester With 1,2,3-Propanetriol Monooctadecanoate; Monoester With 1,2,3-Propanetriol Monooctadecanoate 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid; Monoester With 1,2,3-Propanetriol Monooctadecanoate 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-; 2-Hydroxy- Monoester With 1,2,3-Propanetriol Monooctadecanoate 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid Toxicity: Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is generally classified as being of very low toxicity.
