Technical grade
Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya
Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate (EGMS) is a high-performance emulsifier primarily used in various cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. This ingredient enhances texture and stability, making it ideal for creams, lotions, and other personal care products. Manufactured by LK (NANJING), EGMS is recognized for its ability to improve product consistency and provide a smooth application, catering to the cosmetics and healthcare industries.
Main applicationCosmetics manufacturing — serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in creams and lotions.
Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate is essential for manufacturers aiming to produce high-quality cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. Its ability to create stable emulsions and enhance product consistency allows companies to meet consumer expectations for effective and pleasant-to-use products.
Also known as
- EGMS
- Ethylene Glycol Monostearate
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Packed in 20 kg bags
- with a total gross weight of 20.2 kg.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White powder or flake form.
Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate is a stearic acid ester, offering emulsifying properties that assist in forming stable oil-in-water emulsions. It acts as a thickening agent and helps in improving the overall viscosity and texture of formulations. When sourcing EGMS, buyers should consider factors such as required purity levels, as well as the desired functionality of the emulsifier in specific applications. As it is a formulation product, concentration specifics may vary based on usage.
Delivery
Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Cosmetics manufacturing — serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in creams and lotions.
- Pharmaceutical formulations — enhances texture and consistency of topical medications.
- Food processing — used in some food products to improve texture and prevent separation.
- Surface coatings — acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer in various formulations.
- Detergent formulation — aids in the production of stable liquid products.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances stability of emulsions, providing smoother application.
- Improves texture in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations, leading to higher user satisfaction.
- Facilitates the production of consistent formulations, reducing variability in end products.
- Aids in achieving desired viscosity levels, enhancing overall product performance.
- Offers versatility in applications across cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the other names for Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya?
Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya is also referred to as EGMS and Ethylene Glycol Monostearate. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya is supplied?
Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya look like?
Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya is described as white powder or flake form.. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya used for?
Common applications include cosmetics manufacturing — serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in creams and lotions., pharmaceutical formulations — enhances texture and consistency of topical medications., food processing — used in some food products to improve texture and prevent separation., surface coatings — acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer in various formulations. and detergent formulation — aids in the production of stable liquid products.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya?
Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Cleaning & Detergents sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Ethylene Glycol Mono Stearate in Kenya available in?
Packed in 20 kg bags, with a total gross weight of 20.2 kg. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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