Description

Polyglyceryl-8 Stearate is a non-ionic, multifunctional surfactant and emulsifier derived from vegetable sources, offering excellent stability and skin compatibility. Its primary value lies in its ability to create stable oil-in-water emulsions and enhance the texture and sensory profile of formulations. This ingredient is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and food industries seeking natural-derived, high-performance emulsifiers.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Emulsions: A key emulsifier for creams, lotions, and sunscreens, providing stable texture and improved skin feel.
• Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in baked goods, dairy products, and edible spreads.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Employed in ointments, creams, and medicinal emulsions for its emulsifying and solubilizing properties.
• Household & Industrial Products: Functions as an emulsifier and dispersant in cleaning agents and fabric softeners.
• Natural & Organic Formulations: Ideal for "green" product lines due to its vegetable origin and mild nature.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polyglyceryl-8 Stearate
CAS No.	75719-57-2
Molecular Formula	Typically C57H112O26 (for main component)
Molecular Weight	~1189.5 g/mol (for main component)
Synonyms	Octaglycerol Monostearate; Polyglycerol-8 Stearate; PG-8 Stearate; Polyglyceryl-8 Monostearate; Stearic Acid, Ester with Polyglycerol-8; Polyglycerin-8 Stearate; Polyglycerol Ester of Stearic Acid (PGE-S); (Polyoxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, octadecanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Polyglyceryl-8 Stearate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets specifications for identity, purity, and performance. We can supply grades compliant with relevant standards for cosmetics (ISO 22716) and food (where applicable). Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to cream waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	Contact for details
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
Water Content	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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