Glycerol Monostearate

Glycerol Monostearate is a commonly used emulsifier in both food and daily chemical products. It is also applied in producing PVC transparent lubricant particles, emulsifiers for cream cosmetics, and antistatic agents.

INCI Name: Glyceryl Stearate

Ingredient Name: Glycerol Monostearate

Chemical Name: Glycerol Monostearate

CAS Number: 31566-31-1

Chemical Family: Glycerides

Synonyms: Stearic acid glycerol monoester, Glycerol monooctadecanoate, Stearic acid monoglyceride, Glycerine monostearate, Glycerin monostearate, Glyceryl monostearate, Monoglyceryl stearate, Monostearoyl glycerol, Stearic monoglyceride, Glyceropalmitic acid, Glycerostearic acid, Monostearin

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Glycerides
Chemical Name: Glycerol Monostearate
INCI Name: Glyceryl Stearate
Ingredient Name: Glycerol Monostearate
Base Chemicals Functions: Emulsifier
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier
Food Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier
Technologies: Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
Other Intermediates
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Emulsifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Emulsifying
Labeling Claims: Odor-free
Food Ingredients Features: Odorless

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Application Format: Creams
Base Chemicals End Uses: Antistatic Agents,
PVC Plastics

Properties

Color (Properties)

Physical Form

Appearance

Milk White / Slight Yellow, Beads

Odor

Odorless

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Particle Size (Target: 0.5mm)	0.3 - 0.8	mm	-
Total Monoglyceride	min. 40	%	-
Acid Value	max. 2.0	mgKOH/g	-
Iodine Value	max. 2.0	gl₂/100g	-
Melting Point	56 - 60	°C	-
Ash Content	max. 0.1	%	-
Free Glycerol	max. 2.0	%	-
Lead Content	max. 2.0	mg/kg	-
Moisture Content	max. 2.0	%	-
Color (5.25")	max. 6.0R/40Y	-	Lovibond

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bags
Packaging Information: 25kg net PP/PE bag

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 2 Years