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GLYCERYL STEARATE
a.k.a. Lincol GMS
Glyceryl Stearate provides the structural backbone for our cream and milk emulsions. It creates the stable, elegant texture that allows our oil-soluble actives to be delivered in a pleasant water-based format.
MECHANISM
Monoester of glycerin and stearic acid with an HLB of approximately 3.8. Self-emulsifying with co-emulsifiers. Forms stable o/w emulsions and also acts as a pearlizing agent and consistency factor in creams.
BENEFITS
Oil-in-water emulsifier, creates stable cream matrices with a pearlescent effect
SPEC SHEET
INCIGLYCERYL STEARATE
COMMONLincol GMS
CATEGORYEmulsifiers
COSING FUNCTIONEmulsifier
PRIMARY FUNCTIONEmulsifier
CAS NUMBER31566-31-1
ORIGINNatural (plant-derived)
IN2 BP products
USED IN · 02
Where GLYCERYL STEARATE appears.
These BP Derma products contain Lincol GMS as part of their active formulation.
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