Glyceryl Monostearate

 GENERAL DESCRIPTION & 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. It is an emulsifier used the most widely and in the largest quantities in the foodstuff industry.

SALES SPECIFICATION

Appearance

milky white or light yellow wax-like solid, without smell and impurities

Monoester, %

Monoester, %

Iodine value (g I2/100g)

3.0 max.

Acid value (mg KOH/g)

2.0 max.

Saponification value (mg KOH/g)

160 - 175

Free Glycerin, %

1.0 max.

Arsenic (as As), ppm

3 max.

Heavy metals (as Pb), ppm

10 max.

Iron (Fe), ppm

10 max.

FREEZING POINT, °C

55 - 60

TRANSPORTATION

PACKING

25 Kg per sack (flakes of powder), or 25 Kg per carton (lumps).

Storage

Stored in dry and cool places. Shelf life: 1 year.

REMARK

The above information is believed to be accurate and presents the best explanation currently available to us. We assume no liability resulting from above content. The technical standards are formulated and revised by customers’ requirement and us, if there are any changes, the latest specification will be executed and confirmed in the contract.