Glycerol monostearate
DESCRIPTION
White powder, Glycerol monostearate can be dispersed into the hot water; can be dissolved into the ethanol and hot grease. It is a non-ionic emulsifier
Applications: As the necessary ingredient for compounding composite lead heat stabilizers, functioning as the excellent internal lubricant compared with stearic acid or PE waxes;
In U-PVC pipe and profile plastic industry, GMS can be directly used as the main internal lubricant.
Also as the anti-static agent for PE, ABS, PP products (e.g., plastic drums or films)
In textile and dyeing industry, GMS can effectively prevent discoloration and act as the best softener in the fabrics
It also has effects of emulsification, dispersion, foaming, defoaming, starch anti-aging and fat agglomeration control, and is widely used in foodstuffs, cosmetic, medicine, oil fielddrilling fluids.
Specification
Appearance
Powder or flake
Monoester percentage(%) 40—42
Iodine value(gI2/100g) 3.0max
Melting point(°C) 53min
Free acid (Stearic acid %) 2.5max
Heavy metal (Pb %) 0.0005max
Heavy metal (As %) 0.0001max
Heavy metal (Fe %) 0.0002max