glyceryl monostearate in powder form

Glyceryl Monostearate is prepared by esterification of glycerol with long chain fatty acid C16-C18. It is a non-ionic surfactant. It has both hydrophilic and hydrophilic base group, wetting, emulsification, foaming and other functions.

The pure product is white waxy solid, and the hot melted is a clear liquid, and the coagulation point is not less than 58℃. Tasteless, odorless and non-toxic.

Soluble in vegetable oil, soluble in hot ethanol, ethyl ether chloroform and acetone, insoluble in water.

Emulsified with the water, which is an oil-in-water emulsifier. But because of its strong emulsifying property, it can also be used as oil-in-water emulsifier. Commercially available goods are usually white or yellowish in the form of powder or beads. In addition to the monoester, it also contains a small amount of diester and triester. The coagulation point is also less than pure product.