Description

Propylene Glycol Distearate CAS NO 6182-11-2 is a non-ionic, waxy solid ester derived from propylene glycol and stearic acid. This versatile compound serves as a highly effective emulsifier, opacifier, and viscosity modifier, providing texture and stability to a wide range of formulations. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and food industries seeking to create rich, creamy, and stable end products.

Application

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a primary opacifying agent and pearlescent pigment in shampoos, conditioners, liquid soaps, and shower gels to impart a luxurious, opaque, creamy appearance.
• Skin Care Formulations: Used as an emulsifier and thickener in creams, lotions, and moisturizers to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions and enhance skin feel.
• Food Industry: Functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in various food products, helping to blend ingredients and maintain consistent texture.
• Pharmaceuticals: Employed as an excipient in topical ointments and creams for its emulsifying and stabilizing properties.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a lubricant and processing aid in the production of plastics and other synthetic materials.
• Household & Institutional Cleaners: Used to opacify and thicken liquid detergents and cleaning products, improving their visual appeal and perceived value.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propylene Glycol Distearate
CAS No.	6182-11-2
Molecular Formula	C39H76O5
Molecular Weight	625.0 g/mol
Synonyms	Propylene Glycol Disterate; PGDS; 1,2-Propanediol Distearate; Octadecanoic Acid, 1,2-Propanediyl Ester; Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol Diester; Propane-1,2-diyl Dioctadecanoate; E477 (Food Additive Code); Lamecreme DPG
EINECS	228-249-7

Quality Control

Our Propylene Glycol Distearate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance characteristics relevant to its intended application grade (e.g., cosmetic or food). Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and excessive heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy flakes or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC or Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	170 - 190 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	40 - 50 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.