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Overview
General
Product Name:
Glyceryl Monostearate
Description:
Glyceryl Monostearate is a food additive used as a thickening, emulsifying, anticaking, and preservative agent; an emulsifying agent for oils, waxes, and solvents; a protective coating for hygroscopic powders; a solidifier and control release agent in pharmaceuticals; and a resin lubricant. Glyceryl Monostearate is also used in cosmetics and hair-care products.
Identifiers
Chemical Name:
Glyceryl Monostearate
EC#:
204-664-4
CAS#:
123-94-4
Synonyms:
GAA, Glacial Acrylic Acid
Molecular Formula:
C21H42O4
Classifications
Product Chemistry 1:
Oleochemicals
Product Chemistry 2:
Fatty Acids
Tags
Industries:
- Personal Care & Hygiene
- Food & Nutrition
Market Segments:
- Food & Nutrition
- Skin & Face Care
- Hair Care
Applications:
- Food Additives
- Face Masks
- Formulations
- Lotions
- Conditioners
- Creams
- Hair Masks
- Serums
Functions:
- Emulsifier
Properties
Specifications
Specification Name | Value | Unit | Test Method | Test Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 3 Max | mg KOH/g | -- | -- |
| Appearance | Cream white powder, bead | -- | -- | -- |
| Color, Red 5 ¼” Lovibond | 1.5 Max | -- | -- | -- |
| Free Glycerol | 5 Max | % | -- | -- |
| Iodine Value | 2 Max | g I2/100 g | -- | -- |
| Melting Point | 57-60 | °C | -- | -- |
| Monoester | 40 Min | % | -- | -- |
| Saponification Value | 150-165 | mg KOH/g | -- | -- |
| Soap Content | -- | % | -- | -- |
Documents
Documents
| Name | Category | Language |
|---|---|---|
 Glyceryl Monostearate.pdf | Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | EN |
 Glyceryl Monostearate.pdf | Technical Data Sheet (TDS) | EN |
