glycerol monostearate(GMS)

Performance and application:Product Name: Glycerol monostearate (40%) Synonyms: Glyceryl monostearate; Glycerin monostearate; Stearic monoglyceride; Monostearin; GMS Chemical Name: Stearic acid glycerol monoester CAS Registry Number: [ 123-94-4; 11099-07-3; 31566-31-1 ] Molecular Formula: C21H42O4 Molecular Weight: 358.56Specifications: It is tasteless, odorless, non-toxic industry product. Shape is yellow wax-like solid or flake. They are a good lubricant in proceesing of the transparent granular PVC. Color (Gardner) 5.0 max. Monoester, % 40 min. Iodine value (g I2/100g) 3.0 max. Melting point, °C 53 - 60 Acid value (mg KOH/g) 2.0 max. Arsenic (as As), ppm 5 max. Heavy metals (as Pb), ppm 10 max. Iron (Fe), ppm 10 max. Applications: A lipophilic non-ionic surfactant with HLB of 3.6 - 4.2. It has effects of emulsification, dispersion, foaming, defoaming, starch anti-aging and fat agglomeration control, and is widely used in foodstuffs, cosmetic, medicine and plastic processing industries. Packaging: 25 Kg per sack (flakes of powder). Storage: Stored in dry and cool places. Shelf life: 1 year