Pearlizing agents
CETAROL® EGDS
CETAROL™ EGDS is an ethylene glycol distearate prepared from a 100% vegetal stearic acid having a diester content higher than 92%.
Characteristics
| Appearance at 25° C | Beads - Flakes |
|---|---|
| Colour Gardner | Max. 2 |
| Acid number mg KOH/g | Max. 3 |
| Melting point °C | 60 - 75 |
| Iodine number g I2/100g | Max. 1 |
| Saponification number mgKOH/g | 190 - 200 |
| Hydroxyl number mgKOH/g | Max. 10 |
Applications
CETAROL EGDS is mainly used as a pearlizing and opacifying agent and is recommended as a general purpose emulsifier for a range of industrial applications. CETAROL EGDS is compatible with anionic and cationic products, and is unstable in strong oxidizing media.
Packaging
CETAROL EGDS is delivered in bags of 20 kg on shrink wrapped pallets of 1040 kg.
The values above were obtained from laboratory and plant trials under CISME’s control. They are, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and reliable, but serve only as a guide and are offered without obligation; they are not a substitute for the prior testing that alone can establish whether a product suits a given use. Users are responsible for compliance with local legislation and for holding the latest version of the data sheet. Data sheet revision 26-06.