Naturechem™ GMHS
- CAS Number
- 1323-42-8
- EC Number
- 215-355-9
- INCI Name
- Glyceryl Hydroxystearate
Naturechem™ GMHS ( is a white to off-white flake, solid emollient, and an attractive alternative to Glyceryl Stearate. It also reduces transepidermal water loss and hydrates the skin through humectancy.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Flakes
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
- Rheology Modifiers
- Stabilizers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Naturechem™ Emulsifier
- Functions
Emollient, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (O/W), Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Labeling Claims
Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Naturally Derived, Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Biodegradable; Clean at Sephora; Naturally Derived; Organic; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin; Natural Origin; Non-Animal Origin; Plant Origin; Vegetable Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- COSMOS, ECOCERT, ISO 16128, Organic Certified
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Benefits
Functionality of Glyceryl Stearate with improved esthetics; Higher melting point than Glyceryl Stearate
- Use Levels
1 - 6 (Emollient), 0.5 - 2.0 (Emulsifier), 2 - 20 (Anhydrous Sticks)
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Aesthethic Enhancement
- Emolliency
- Humectancy
- Hydrating
- Moisturizing
- Occlusive
- Tewl Reduction
- Viscosity Boosting
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Stick
- Benefits and Features
Naturally-derived secondary emulsifier and stabilizer. Efficient alternative to Glyceryl Stearate (GMS). Has an HLB (Hydrophyllic-Lipophyllic Balance) of 3.4 and provides thickening in O/W (Oil/Water) emulsions. Excellent remedial for low viscosity. Improves esthetics versus Glyceryl Stearate.
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Certifications and Compliance
- COSMOS
- ECOCERT
- ISO 16128
- Organic Certified
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emollient
- Emulsifier
- Emulsifier (O/W)
- Stabilizer
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
