Description - Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) is a premium-grade opacifier and pearlizing agent widely used in personal care formulations to impart a rich, creamy, and elegant pearlescent finish. With its excellent compatibility with surfactants, EGDS adds visual appeal while improving the texture and skin-feel of products. This multi-functional waxy ester also enhances viscosity and provides emollient benefits, making it ideal for shampoos, body washes, face cleansers, and bath gels. Its gentle profile makes it suitable for daily-use and sensitive-skin formulations, adding a soft, indulgent touch to every application.
Benefits - 
Creates a luxurious pearlescent appearance in liquid formulations
Improves viscosity and creaminess of foaming products
Provides a silky, soft skin-feel and mild emollience
Enhances the visual appeal and richness of personal care products
Compatible with a wide range of surfactants and cleansing bases
Stable and gentle, suitable for sensitive and everyday-use formulas
Uses - 
Shampoos & conditioners
Shower gels & body washes
Facial cleansers
Hand washes
Baby care formulations
Application - Typically added to the heated oil or surfactant phase, Requires melting for proper dispersion. Best incorporated during the warm or hot phase (60–70°C) for uniform distribution
Solubility - Insoluble in water. Dispersible in surfactant systems or oil phases
pH Value - Stable in pH range 5.5 – 7.5
Melting Point - Approximately 60–65°C
Usage Rate - Recommended at 1–4%, depending on desired pearlizing effect
How to Add to Formulation:
Heat EGDS gently to melt (approx. 60–70°C).
Add to the heated surfactant base or oil phase while stirring.
Mix until evenly dispersed and pearlescence appears upon cooling.
Finalize with fragrance, actives, and pH adjustments if necessary.