Glyceryl isostearate
Emollient ester that has moisturizing properties and helps emulsify the formula (blend water-oil) to make the formula more stable.
Glyceryl isostearate is an emollient ester that has moisturizing properties and helps emulsify the formula (balance water-oil) to make the formula more stable.
Its outstanding feature is that it can be dissolved in a variety of ingredients, namely, it can be dissolved in oil, ethyl alcohol, and can be dispersed in polyols such as the glycol group.
It is used as an emollient in various La Roche-Posay products.
Usage: Used in all skincare formulations.
Mixing method: Mix in oil part, can withstand heat, can be in formulas with pH range 3-10.
Usage rate: 1-20%
Product characteristics: Yellow thick liquid
Solubility: Soluble in oil, ethyl alcohol, can be dispersed in polyols such as glycol group.
Storage: Can be stored at room temperature, but close the bottle tightly and keep away from sunlight or heat. The product has a shelf life of at least 2 years.
INCI Name : Glyceryl isostearate
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 20.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into oil phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 3.00 - 9.00
- Soluble in Oil, Soluble in glycols, Soluble in Ethanol
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Colour | Yellow |
| Appearance | Viscous liquid |
| Acid Value, mgKOH/g | 6.0 Max |
| Iodine Value, gl2/100g | 3.0 Max |
| Saponification, mgKOH/g | 145-170 |
| Lead, mg/kg | 2.0 Max |