Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, is the glycerol ester of stearic acid. It offers skin conditioning, moisturization and hydration due to the glycerin component.It is commonly used as an emulsifier in creams, lotions, oil treatments, salves, balms and also foods.
HS Code: 2915
C.A.S number: 31566-31-1
Haz class: N/A
| PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
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GMS-AS
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GMS-NSE
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GMS-SE
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Appearance
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Solid Waxy Flakes
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Solid Waxy Flakes
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Solid Waxy Flakes
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Color
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White to snow white
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White to snow white
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White to snow white
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Acid Value, mgKOH/gm
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5.0 max.
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5.0 max.
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5.0 max.
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Melting point
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54°C-63°C
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54°C-60°C
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Saponification Value,
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Saponification Value,
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Saponification Value,
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Saponification Value,
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mgKOH/gm
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–
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160 – 175
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145 – 170
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Iodine Value, cc/100gm
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5 max
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1 max
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1 max
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Mono Glycerides, %
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35 min
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35 min
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35 min
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Free Glycerin %
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8 max
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7 max
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7 max
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pH of 5% aqueous
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4 max
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7 max
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8 – 10
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Solubility
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In warm water, emulsion form soluble, alcohol,
acetone, etc. |
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GMS-AS: Used in creams, lotions, anti-perspirants, hair care products and sun screens in acidic nature.
GMS-NSE: Used in creams, lotions, anti-perspirants, hair care products and sun screens.
GMS-SE: Anionic modified emulsifier recommended for use in oil in water emulsions that are in the pH range of 5 to 9.
