{"product_id":"cutina-ags-glycol-distearate","title":"Cutina® AGS – Glycol Distearate Pearlising Flakes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINCI Name: Glycol Distearate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutina® AGS from BASF is glycol distearate (EGDS) in flake form. It is the classic pearlising and opacifying agent for rinse-off cleansers: melted into a hot surfactant base, it crystallises on cooling into fine platelets that give a rich, silky pearl effect. It also adds some body and opacity to creams and lotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, brilliant pearl effect in surfactant systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpacifies clear bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds body to shampoos, shower gels and emulsions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-handle flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShampoos and shower gels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid soaps and face washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBubble baths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreams and lotions (as an opacifier and consistency agent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical use level 1–2% for pearl; lower levels give opacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelt into the hot surfactant phase at around 70–75°C, then cool slowly with gentle stirring so the pearl crystals can form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a cold-process alternative, try our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pearlising-liquid\"\u003ePearlising Liquid\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pearlising-agent\"\u003epearlising agents\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/surfactants\"\u003esurfactants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hybrid Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":56985842418050,"sku":"HI-CUTINAAGS-100G","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":56985842450818,"sku":"HI-CUTINAAGS-250G","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":56985842483586,"sku":"HI-CUTINAAGS-500G","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":56985842516354,"sku":"HI-CUTINAAGS-1KG","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4410\/2952\/files\/cutina-ags-white-flakes-petri-dish.png?v=1792344380","url":"https:\/\/www.hybridingredients.co.uk\/products\/cutina-ags-glycol-distearate","provider":"Hybrid Ingredients","version":"1.0","type":"link"}