Glycerol Monostearate (GMS-AF01)

Glycerol Monostearate (GMS-AF01) is widely used in oil chemical products and is the most extensive and largest quantity emulsifier in the food and daily chemical industry. It is also used in the production of PVC transparent lubricant particles, as an emulsifier for cream cosmetics, and as an antistatic agent.

INCI Name: Glyceryl Stearate

Ingredient Name: Distilled Monoglycerides, Glycerol Monostearate

Functions: Emulsifier

Chemical Name: Glycerol Monostearate

CAS Number: 31566-31-1

Physical Form: Beads, Flakes, Liquid, Powder, Solid

End Uses: Antistatic Agents, Emulsifier, PVC Transparent Lubricant Particles

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: Stearates
Chemical Name: Glycerol Monostearate
INCI Name: Glyceryl Stearate
Ingredient Name: Distilled Monoglycerides,
Glycerol Monostearate
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier
Food Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier
Technologies: Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients
Product Families: Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
Other Intermediates
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Emulsifiers

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features: Odorless

Applications & Uses

Markets: HI&I Care
Applications: HI&I Care — Home Care
Surface Care
Application Format: Creams
Base Chemicals End Uses: Antistatic Agents,
Emulsifier,
PVC Transparent Lubricant Particles

Properties

Physical Form

Appearance

White to off White Waxy Flakes or Powder

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
GMS Content	min. 40	%	-
Acid Value	max. 5	mgKOH/g	-
Iodine Value	max. 3	g/100g	-
Melting Point	50 - 58	°C	-
Glycerol Content	max. 2.5	%	-
Lead Content	max. 2	mg/kg	-
Moisture Content	max. 2	%	-

Packaging & Availability

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

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 2 Years