Emulsifier · Ingredients & raw materials
Glyceryl stearate (Glyceryl monostearate)
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Ester of glycerin and stearic acid used as an emulsifier, opacifier and thickener in creams and lotions. Plain (non-SE) grade is a co-emulsifier; the self-emulsifying (SE) grade contains a little potassium or sodium stearate and can stabilise simple creams on its own. Typical use is 1 to 5%.
Type 3
- Neutral (non-SE)
- Self-emulsifying (SE)
- Distilled 90%
Pack size 3
- 1 kg pouch
- 5 kg pack
- 25 kg bag
Spec
- INCI name
- Glyceryl Stearate; Glyceryl Stearate SE
- CAS number
- 31566-31-1 / 123-94-4
- Appearance
- White to cream flakes, beads or powder
- Monoester content
- About 40 to 55% (standard), 90% min (distilled)
- Melting range
- About 55 to 65 C
- Solubility
- Insoluble in water, dispersible in hot oil and water
- Typical use level
- 1 to 5%
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Storage
- Cool, dry place in sealed bags
- Usual minimum
- 25 kg
- HSN code
- 29157030
- GST
- 18%
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