Glycerol Monostearate

Glyceryl monostearate is an emulsifier and additive for food; it is used as an emulsifier in cosmetics and medical ointments to make the paste delicate and smooth; it is used as an emulsifier for industrial silk oils and a lubricant for textiles; in plastic films Used as dripping agent and anti-fogging agent; as lubricant and antistatic agent in plastic processing, and as defoamer, dispersant, thickener, wetting agent, etc. in other aspects.

Product Description

Glyceryl monostearate is prepared by esterification of C16-C18 long-chain fatty acids with glycerol. It is a non-ionic surfactant. It has both hydrophilic and lipophilic genes, and has various functions such as wetting, emulsifying, and foaming. The first grade of this product is a milky white waxy solid.

Application

1. Monoglycerides are mainly used as food additives in the food industry
2. In cosmetics, it is indispensable for the production of cream products. It is used as an emulsifier and thickener in the formulations of body butter, vanishing cream, hair cream, shampoo, etc. Make the paste fine and smooth.
3. It can also be used as a thickener for pharmaceutical emulsifiers and ointments
4. It can be used as lubricant and antistatic agent in plastic processing, and can be used as defoamer, dispersant, thickener, wetting agent, etc. in other aspects.

Stability
If stored in warm conditions, glycerol monostearate will cause an increase in acid value due to the saponification of trace amounts of water and esters. Effective antioxidants such as BHT and propyl gallate can be added.

Packing: Glyceryl monostearate is packed in woven bags, each bag weighs 25KG.

Storage: Glyceryl monostearate should be stored in a dark, clean, cool, dry place and sealed.

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