Glyceryl Stearate SE (self-emulsifying as it contains a small amount of 3-6% of potassium stearate) is the monoester of glycerin and stearic acid. With a vegetable origin, it is an emulsifier with an HLB value of 5.8 and thus useful for making water-in-oil emulsions.
Off-white micro-granules, bland odor.
INCI: Glyceryl Stearate SE
Application:
– Emulsifies water and oil phase
– Can also be used as a co-emulsifier
– Acts as stabilizer and thickener in o/w formulations
– Widely used in a variety of different cosmetic formulations.
Recommended usage rate: 1-10%
Soluble in oil. Heat in the oil phase.
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