Description:
Primary Function: Pearling Agent (provides an opaque, pearlescent luster to liquid products)
Other Functions:Surfactant, Emulsifier, Stabilizer
Uses:
It is used to create an opaque, pearlescent sheen in rinse-off personal care products.
· Personal Care: Primarily added to shampoos, liquid soaps, shower gels, and creams/lotions.
· Household Cleaning: Can be used as a softening agent in laundry liquids.
Origin:
It is a formulated blend, typically based on components like Ethylene Glycol Distearate (EGDS) and surfactants such as Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (AES) to create stable pearlescence.
What does Pearlescent Paste do in a formulation?
Its primary function is to act as a pearling agent. Secondary functions include:
- Surfactant
- Emulsifier
- Stabilizer
Safety & Handling:
· Processing: Designed for easy use; it is a pourable/pumpable fluid that can be mixed into formulations at room temperature without heating.
· Packing: Commonly supplied in large industrial quantities (e.g., 463 lb / ~210 kg drums).
Technical Profile & Usage:
· Typical Use Level: 4% to 8% in the final product is recommended to achieve an excellent pearly appearance.
· Key Benefit: Provides viscosity and a stable, luxurious pearlescent effect in cleansing formulations.
Summary:
Pearlescent Paste is a pre-blended pearling agent used to impart a stable, pearly luster and opacity to shampoos, shower gels, and liquid soaps. It is valued for its ease of use (no heating required) and effectiveness at low usage levels.