Glycol Distearate
AKA “Ethylene glycol distearate, Ethylene distearate, OCTADECANOIC ACID, 2-ETHANEDIYL ESTER, Genapol PMs, Secoster DMS, Alkamuls EGDS, Kemester EGDS”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Glycol distearate
AKA: Ethylene glycol distearate, Ethylene distearate, OCTADECANOIC ACID, 2-ETHANEDIYL ESTER, Genapol PMs, Secoster DMS, Alkamuls EGDS, Kemester EGDS
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A natural conditioning agent that creates a smooth, creamy texture while helping your product glide on effortlessly and feel luxurious on skin.
Formula
C38H74O4
Mol. Weight
595.00
CAS #
627-83-8
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Opacifying
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed for cosmetics in the 1950s-1960s. Functions as a pearlescent agent and opacifier in cleansers and shampoos, often replacing natural wax ingredients for consistency and appearance.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glycol Stearate, Glycol Stearate SE, and Glycol Distearate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Glycol Distearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Propylene Glycol Distearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Glycol Distearate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR