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Flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearlizing Wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlycol Distearate Flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpacifier EGDS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmetic Pearling Agent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates rich pearly \/ creamy appearance in shampoos \u0026amp; body washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActs as an \u003cstrong\u003eopacifier\u003c\/strong\u003e (makes clear liquids milky white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves product texture and thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances foam stability in surfactant systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives luxury “creamy” sensory feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks as co-emulsifier in cleansing formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; Uses (Short):\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in shampoos, shower gels, and liquid soaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves visual appeal (pearlescent shine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances viscosity and richness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps stabilize formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon in baby washes and premium personal care products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Usage Level:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShampoos: 0.5% – 3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Wash: 0.5% – 2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid Soap: 0.5% – 2.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacial Cleansers: 0.2% – 1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleansing Creams: 0.5% – 2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works (Short):\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEGDS is a \u003cstrong\u003efatty acid ester (ethylene glycol + stearic 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