Glycerin Monostearate 90%

Glycerol monostearate (GMS 90)

Country of Origin: Malaysia

Scope of application: cosmetic products, pharmaceuticals, food industry, production of polyethylene products, polypropylene products
Glycerol monostearate is a mixture of monoesters of fatty acids and glycerol, mainly stearic and palmitic acids. Monoglyceride content 40%. Not a classic emulsifier. Forms stable emulsions in the presence of additional surfactants (anionic and nonionic). Using this emulsifier you can create oil/water, water/oil emulsions. Mono- or diglycerides of dietary fatty acids, due to their complete physiological harmlessness, are used as emulsifiers in food products, as well as in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The emulsifier glycerin monostearate is well suited for creating creams with a pleasant light texture. With its help, you can create a creamy emulsion that retains active substances and vitamins well. Glycerol monostearate is a good choice for creating a base cream, body or face milk, and serum.

Organoleptic indicators

Appearance powder Smell Specific to this product Color From white to light yellow

physical and chemical indicators

Acid number, mg KOH/g 1.3 Saponification number 160.8 Melting point, °C 59 Free glycerin, % 3.9 Monogryceride content, % 90.2 Iodine value, mg I2/100g, not more than 0.6

Storage: Store in packaging in dry, clean rooms that protect it from direct sunlight and precipitation, at a distance of at least 1 m from closed heat sources at temperatures from 0° C to 35° C.

Synonyms: Glycerol monostearate; Glyceryl monostearate; Glycerin monostearate; Stearic monoglyceride; Monostearin; GMS