HallStar® GDS is the biodegradable esterification product of vegetable-derived triple-pressed grade stearic acid and glycerin. It finds use as a bodying agent in oil-in-water emulsions and as a pearlizing agent in personal cleansing products. The typically employed use level is 1 – 4%.
All components of HallStar® GDS are listed in the following countries. The registration numbers for the primary component are in parentheses: Japan (ENCS 2-669), Canada (DSL 1323-83-7) and Australia (AICS 1323-83-7).
Features & Benefits:
- Biodegradable
- Bodying Agent
- Pearlizing Agent
- Plant Derived / Vegetal Based
- Thickener (nonaqueous)