Glyceryl Stearate
Excellent non-ionic low HLB emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. Good emollient, opacifier and viscosity builder in emulsions. To make oil in water emulsions must be used with another emulsifier (high HLB), such as polysorbate 20 or ceteareth 20.
INCI Name: Glyceryl Stearate
Typical Usage Rate: 0.1-3%
Physical Form: White Flakes, Tiny Beads or Flakes
Solubility: Oil Soluble
HLB Value: 3.6
Natural Vegetable Source