SOL Ethylene Glycol Distearate EGDS is an ester derived from esterification of ethylene glycol with fatty acids.
PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL SPECIFICATION
Color: White to off White
State: Flakes / Powder
Melting Range: 58 to 68 degrees Celsius
Acid Value: Max. 5 mgKOH/g
Saponification: 180 to 205
Iodine value: Max. 2
Moisture: Max. 1%
MICROBILOGICAL SPECIFICATION
Total plate count max. 5,000 /g
Yeast and mould max. 100 /g
Coliforms absent in 0.1g
Salmonella absent in 25g
HEAVY METALS
Arsenic (As): Max. 3mg / kg
Cadmium (Cd): Max.1mg / kg
Lead (Pb): Max. 2mg / kg
Mercury (Hg): Max. 1mg / kg
APPLICATION
Pearlizing agent in Shampoos, liquid soaps, bath and shower gels.
An opacifier in creams, lotions and conditioners
GMO INFORMATION
Non-GMO Product.
PACKAGING & SHELF LIFE
25 kg Paper bag with Inner Plastic Liner
The recommended shelf life of packaged SOL EGDS is two years from production date.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product to be stored on pallets away from walls in clean, cool and dry conditions and shall not be subjected to direct sunlight and foreign odours. No guarantee for open packages.
QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
FSSC 22000, RSPO MB, Halal, Kosher, Fssai
Frequently Asked Questions
EGDS is a diester with a minimum diester content of 85 percent, appearing as white flakes with a melting range of 62 to 70 degrees Celsius. It is widely used as a pearlescent and opacifying agent in personal care formulations.
EGDS functions as a pearlizing agent in shampoos, liquid soaps, and bath and shower gels, giving these formulations their characteristic shimmering visual appearance while supporting consistent aesthetics through processing and storage.
In creams, lotions, and conditioners, EGDS functions as an opacifier rather than a pearlizing agent, helping these formulations maintain a consistent, uniform visual appearance rather than a shimmering one.
