Glyceryl monostearate is a basic, efficient, versatile, and highly safe non-ionic emulsifier. It is widely used in the food industry (especially in baking, ice cream, dairy products, and confectionery), primarily serving key functions such as emulsification, stabilization, texture improvement, anti-aging, volume expansion, and lubrication. It is also an indispensable raw material in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plastics, and other industries. Our company offers GMS-40 and GMS-95 specifications.

Glyceryl Monostearate

Basic Introduction

Chemical Name: Glyceryl Monostearate

INCI Name: Glyceryl Monostearate

CAS Registry Number: 123-94-4

EINECS Registry Number: 204-664-4

Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₄₂O₄

Molecular Weight: 358.56

HS Code: 1702300000

Synonyms: Monoglyceride; Glyceryl Monostearate; Glyceryl Mono- and Distearate; Capmul GMS-50; Cutina GMS; 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate; Geleol; glycerine monostearate; glycerin monostearate; glycerol monostearate; glyceroli monostearas; glycerol stearate; glyceryl stearate; GMS;  

Application Fields

1.Food Additive

Emulsifier: Glyceryl monostearate can be used as an emulsifier in food to help mix oil and water components, improving taste and texture.

Stabilizer: Used as a stabilizer in food to extend product shelf life.

Substitute for sweetened skimmed milk powder: Can be used as a substitute for skimmed milk powder to improve product flavor and texture.

2.Chemical Industry

Surfactant: Used as a surfactant, widely applied in the manufacturing of lubricants, dyes, paints, and other chemical products.

Lubricant: Used in certain industrial lubricants to improve friction properties.

3.Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical excipient: In the pharmaceutical process, it can be used as an excipient to aid in the preparation of granules, capsules, etc.

Drug delivery system: Applied in some drug delivery systems, such as carriers for controlled-release drugs.

4.Daily Chemical Industry

Skincare and cosmetics: Glyceryl monostearate can be used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and emollient, widely applied in skincare, cosmetics, and personal care products.

Packaging Method

Kraft bag

Stability and Storage Conditions

It is recommended to store at room temperature, avoiding excessively high or low temperatures. Avoid direct sunlight. Ensure containers are tightly sealed to prevent air and moisture ingress.

Product Compliance

Specification Range:GB 1886.65-2015

Color: Creamy white, light yellow, or yellow to light brown viscous liquid, paste, solid, or powdered solid

Total monoglyceride fatty acid esters: As claimed

Moisture, %: ≤2.0

Free glycerol, %: ≤7.0

Acid value (as KOH), mg/g: ≤6.0

Saponified matter (as sodium oleate), %: ≤6.0

Lead, mg/kg: ≤2.0

Specification Range:JP

Acid value (as KOH), mg/g: ≤15.0

Iodine value: ≤3.0

Saponification value: 157-170

Melting point, ℃: ≥55

Residue on ignition, %: ≤0.1

Specification Range:USP

Free glycerol, %: ≤1.2

Acid value (as KOH), mg/g: ≤6.0

Iodine value: ≤3.0

Hydroxyl value: 290–330

Saponification value: 150-165

Melting point, ℃: ≥55

Residue on ignition, %: ≤0.5