Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Plant-Based Emulsifier

Amino Acid-Based Emulsifier: Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is usually known as a surfactant but emulsifier is primary and most significant role. SSG is formed by combining stearic acid (a fatty acid often from plant sources) with glutamic acid (an amino acid). This unique structure allows it to effectively blend oil and water phases in cosmetic formulations

When you use it at the right concentration, its molecules automatically link up to form a 3D network. This structure works like a microscopic net, trapping water molecules inside to give your formula a richer, thicker texture.

It performs even better in slightly acidic environments. For instance, keeping the pH between 5 and 7 makes the whole structure much more stable, which actually boosts its thickening power by over 30%.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth, and moisturized after cleansing. It helps to maintain good skin condition and can enhance skin hydration.

It functions effectively within a wide pH range, often similar to the skin's natural pH, further contributing to its mildness.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate advantages

Easy to Formulate & Heat-Stable: It has a high melting point, which makes it fantastic for hot-process manufacturing and helping the formula shape into a rich, beautiful cream. It also gives the final product excellent heat stability, meaning your face wash won't separate or melt when sitting on a warm bathroom shelf.

Deeply Hydrating: Instead of stripping the skin, it leaves a breathable moisture film on the surface to lock in hydration. It actually helps support the skin barrier, leaving the skin feeling soft, smooth, and bouncy after rinsing—never tight.

Balances Oil Production: It helps regulate sebum, keeping greasy areas in check and reducing unwanted shine without dry-out.

Antioxidant & Age-Defying: It brings some antioxidant power to the table, helping to neutralize free radicals from daily pollution and UV exposure, which keeps early fine lines at bay.

Protects Skin's Natural pH: It naturally respects the skin's slightly acidic pH balance. By keeping the skin's environment happy, it strengthens the skin’s natural defense system.

Specification

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Appearance：

Odor:

Acid value, mgKOH/g

Active content, %

Water content, %

Sodium Chloride,%

PH,1% aqueous

SPECIFICATION

White powder

Mild characteristic

95-130

95 Min

5 Max

1.5Max

5.0-7.0

Package

20KG drum.
Product should be closed and stored on pallet in dry area.

For small quantity samples or orders, we can ship by courier like DHL, FedEx door to door.
For large quantities, Air or Sea both are available, as customized.

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