Product Description

Pearlising & Opacifying Agent for Shampoo and Personal Care Formulations

EGMS (Ethylene Glycol Monostearate) is a waxy cosmetic ingredient widely used as a pearlising and opacifying agent in shampoos, body washes, hand washes and other surfactant-based personal-care formulations.

It helps transform a plain transparent or translucent cleanser into a creamy, opaque or pearlescent-looking product, improving its visual richness and overall appearance.

EGMS can also contribute to the body and texture of suitable formulations, making it particularly useful for creating attractive pearl-finish shampoos and liquid cleansing products.

Suitable for:
Shampoo • Body Wash • Shower Gel • Hand Wash • Liquid Cleansers • Personal Care • DIY Cosmetics

For cosmetic and DIY formulation use.

Product Specifications

Appearance:
White to off-white waxy flakes, beads or solid material, depending on the supplied grade.

Odour:
Mild characteristic fatty/waxy odour.

Solubility:
Insoluble in water. Designed to be melted and incorporated into suitable surfactant/formulation systems rather than simply dissolved in cold water.

Shelf Life:
Typically 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly in the original tightly closed container.

Key Benefits

Pearlescent Appearance — Helps create an attractive pearl-like finish in compatible formulations.

Opacifying Effect — Reduces transparency and provides a richer, creamier appearance.

Improves Product Aesthetics — Gives ordinary liquid cleansers a more premium visual character.

Adds Body — Can contribute to texture and consistency in suitable formulations.

Ideal for Surfactant Systems — Particularly useful in shampoos, hand washes and body cleansers.

Safety Information

For cosmetic and DIY formulation use only.

Do not ingest.

Avoid direct contact with eyes. In case of accidental eye contact, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Avoid inhaling dust or fine particles generated while handling flakes or powdered material.

Use clean, dry equipment and avoid contamination.

Take appropriate precautions when handling heated formulations and molten raw material.

Patch testing of the finished cosmetic formulation is recommended before regular use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, direct sunlight and excessive heat.

FAQs

1. What is EGMS?
EGMS stands for Ethylene Glycol Monostearate, a waxy ingredient primarily used to create pearlescent and opaque effects in shampoos and liquid cleansing products.

2. What is EGMS mainly used for?
It is commonly used in shampoos, hand washes, body washes and liquid cleansers to improve their appearance.

3. Does EGMS make shampoo pearly?
Yes. Creating a pearlescent appearance is one of its main applications.

4. Does EGMS make shampoo white?
It can increase opacity and give a white, creamy or pearlescent appearance depending on the formulation, concentration and processing method.

5. Is EGMS water soluble?
No. It should not be treated as a cold-water-soluble ingredient.