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Glycol Stearate Anionic Pearlising Agent

Pearlising Agent is a chemical additive used in personal care and cosmetic products to impart a pearly or iridescent appearance, giving the product a visually appealing, luxurious finish. These agents typically work by creatinga suspension of fine particles that scatter light, resulting in a shimmering effect.

Applications:

They are widely used in shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, and other personal care products to enhance their visual appeal.

Benefits:

Beyond aesthetics, they can also contribute to the overall sensory experience of a product, making it feel more luxurious and appealing.

Cold Process:

Many pearlising agents are designed for cold processing, meaning they can be added to formulations without requiring heating, simplifying the manufacturing process and potentially preserving heat-sensitive ingredients.

Eco-Friendly Options:

Some pearlising agents are also pal-free and biodegradable, aligning with clean beauty and sustainability trends.

Key characteristics and properties:

Function:

Pearlising agents add a pearl-like sheen and opacity to products, making them visually appealing.

Mechanism:

These agents form a stable dispersion of tiny particles within the product. These particles scatter and reflect light, creating the pearly effect.

Glycol Stearate Anionic Pearlising Agent – Product identifier
Trade name: PEARLISING AGENT

1 Identification
2 Glycol Stearate Anionic Pearlising Agent – Hazard(s) identification
· Classification of the substance or mixture
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye damage.
Toxic to aquatic life.
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
· Label elements
· GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
· Hazard pictograms
·
Signal word Danger
· Hazard statements
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Causes skin irritation.
·
Causes serious eye damage.
·
Toxic to aquatic life.
·
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
· Precautionary statements
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection.
Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly.
If swallowed: Call a poison center / doctor if you feel unwell.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Call a poison center / doctor if you feel unwell.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If exposed or concerned: Call a poison center / doctor
· Classification system:
·
NFPA ratings (scale 0 – 4)
·
Other hazards
·
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
·
PBT: Not applicable.
·
vPvB: Not applicable.
(Contd. on page 3)

3 Glycol Stearate Anionic Pearlising Agent – Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization: Mixtures
Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
Description of first aid measures
General information:
First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
After inhalation: Fresh air. Call in physician.
After skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water / shower. Call a physician immediately.
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
After swallowing: Immediately make person drink water (two glases at most). Consult a physician.
Information for doctor:
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents:
Water spray, Foam, Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Dry chemical powder.
Hazardous combustion products
Material is not flammable but if involved in a fire could give off toxic fumes such as sulphur dioxide.
Advice for firefighters: Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus.
Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device.
· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Isolate area. Ventilate closed space before entering. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
· Substances:
CAS: 7732-18-5 Water 68 – 70%
CAS: 68585-34-2 Sodium Laureth Sulphate < 30
CAS: 68603-42-9 Cocamide DEA < 10
CAS: 111-60-4 Glycol Stearate < 10
4 First-aid measures
5 Fire-fighting measures

6 Glycol Stearate Anionic Pearlising Agent – Accidental release measures
Environmental precautions:
Prevent any further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basement or confined space.
For small spills: Pick up with suitable absorbent material.
For large spills: Dike spillage. Pump off product.
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information.
Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals

7 Glycol Stearate Anionic Pearlising Agent – Handling and storage
Handling: Do not inhale substance/mixture.
Precautions for safe handling
Protect against fire and explosion. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, and open flames. Avoid release to the environment. Do not empty into drains.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away – Do not smoke.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage: Suitable materials for storage containers: High density polyethylene
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Store in a cool location.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

8 Glycol Stearate Anionic Pearlising Agent – Exposure controls/personal protection
· Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see section 7.
· Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
The following constituents are the only constituents of the product which have a PEL, TLV or other recommended exposure limit.
At this time, the remaining constituent has no known exposure limits.
· Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
· Exposure controls
· Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately
remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands
before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
· Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of
intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of
circulating air.
· Protection of hands:
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the
preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the
product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion
and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on
further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product
is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be
calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
· Penetration time of glove material
· The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective
gloves and has to be observed.
· Eye protection:
· Body protection: Protective work clothing

9 Pearlising Agent – Physical and chemical properties
· Information on basic physical and chemical properties
· General Information
· Appearance:
Form: Liquid
Color: White cream
· Odor: Slight mild fatty
· Odor threshold: Not determined.
· pH-value: 6.0 – 7.0 @ 10% Aqueous Solution
· Change in condition
Melting / Freezing Point:
Boiling point/Boiling range:
5℃
˃ 100°C
· Flash point: ˃ 94℃
· Flammability (solid, gaseous): Not flammable.
· Molecular Weight: Not applicable.
· Decomposition temperature: Not determined.
· Ignition temperature: Not applicable.
· Danger of explosion: Not applicable.
· Vapor pressure: Not applicable.
· Vapor Density:
· Relative density
· Density
· Evaporation rate
Not determined.
Not determined.
1.06g/cmᵌ
Not determined.
· Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water:
Not determined.
· Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
· Viscosity:
Dynamic:
Kinematic:
Not determined.
Not determined.
Not determined.
· Percent volatile: 65

10 Pearlising Agent – Stability and reactivity
Reactivity No further information available.
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of use, storage and transportation.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No data available.
Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reaction is known under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to avoid Avoid temperatures exceeding the flash point, heat, sparks and other ignitions sources.
Incompatible materials: No substance known that should be avoided.
Hazardous decomposition products: Substances such as oxides of nitrogen and ammonia, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other low molecular weight hydrocarbons can result upon decomposition.

11 Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: Irritant to skin.
on the eye: Causes serious eye damage/irritation.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Additional toxicological information:
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Irritant to skin and serious eye damage.
· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
None of the ingredients is listed.

14 Pearlising Agent – Transport information
· UN-Number
· DOT, IMDG, IATA Not classified as dangerous goods under transport regulations.
· UN proper shipping name
· DOT
IMDG, IATA Not classified as dangerous goods under transport regulations.
· Waste treatment methods
No data available.
· Uncleaned packagings:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
13 Disposal considerations
Toxicity: to fish, to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates, to algae.
Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
Behavior in environmental systems:
Bio accumulative potential No further relevant information available.
Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
Additional ecological information:
General notes:
Do not allow product to reach drains.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.

12 Ecological information
· Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
No further relevant information available.

15 Regulatory information
· Transport hazard class(es)
· DOT
OClass Not Applicable
· IMDG, IATA
.Class Not Applicable.
· Packing group
IMDG, IATA Not Applicable.
· Environmental hazards: Not Applicable.
· Marine pollutant:
· Special precautions for user Read safety instructions and SDS before handling.
· Hazard identification number (Kemler code):
· EMS Number:
· Stowage Category
· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of
MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.
· Transport/Additional information:
· DOT
· Quantity limitations Not applicable
· IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ) Not applicable
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Not applicable
· UN “Model Regulation”: Not classified as dangerous goods under transport regulations.
· Sara
· Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
None of the ingredients is listed.
· TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Hazardous Air Pollutants
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Proposition 65
· Chemicals known to cause cancer:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Carcinogenic categories
· NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
None of the ingredients is listed.
·
GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
·
Hazard pictograms
·
Signal word Danger
· Hazard statements
·
Causes skin irritation.
·
Causes serious eye damage.
·
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
Department issuing SDS: Environment protection department.
Date of preparation / last revision
Creation date for SDS: 14/08/2024
Revision 1.0, 27/02/2025: Reviewed SDS for accuracy. STN/GW

16 Other information
Precautionary statements
· Avoid release to the environment.
· Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection.
· Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly.
· If swallowed: Call a poison center / doctor if you feel unwell.
· If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Call a poison center / doctor if you feel unwell.
· If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
· Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
· If exposed or concerned: Call a poison center / doctor
· Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
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Glycol Stearate Anionic Pearlising Agent

Pearlising Agent is a chemical additive used in personal care and cosmetic products to impart a pearly or iridescent appearance, giving the product a visually appealing, luxurious finish. These agents typically work by creatinga suspension of fine particles that scatter light, resulting in a shimmering effect.

Price range: R287.80 through R1,415.05 Incl VAT

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