Capmul® GMO-50

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Capmul® GMO-50 glycerol monooleate is a food-grade multifunctional emulsifier that is highly useful in personal care & cosmetic applications such as, lotions, creams, lipsticks, and eyeliners. Capmul GMO-50 is sunflower glycerides and suitable in barrier creams and lotions. It easily forms gel phases with other surfactants in aqueous environments and can serve as a refatting agent. It is an excellent non polymeric invert emulsifier providing an elegant finish to your formulation. It is manufactured in USA.

INCI Name: Glyceryl Oleate

Chemical Name: Glyceryl Monooleate

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Carrier, Conditioner, Emollient, Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (W/O), Opacifier, Preservative, Solubilizer, Solvent, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier

Chemical Family: Glycerol Esters & Derivatives, Mixtures & Blends

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Additives Included
Chemical Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
25496-72-4
EC No.
247-038-6

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features
Materials Features

Applications & Uses

Color Cosmetic Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Skin Care Applications
Applications
  • Emulsifier and Emollient
  • Lotions and Creams
  • Eyeliners and Lipsticks
  • Lymphatic transport
  • Transdermal penetration enhancer

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellow semi-solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HLB3 - 4
CBD Solubility (Visual)45%w/w
CBD Solubility (Determined)45.19%w/w
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
a-Mono-glycerides (as Oleate)min. 50%AOCS cd 11-57
Acid Valuemax. 2.5mg KOH/gAOCS Cd 3d-63
Colormax. 3Gardner¹AOCS TD 1a-64
Free Glycerolmax. 5%AOCS Ca 14-56
Saponification Value160 - 175mg KOH/gAOCS Cd 3-25
Water Contentmax. 1.0%AOCS Ca 2e-84
Note

AOCS: American Oil Chemists’ Society

ͣAdded as antioxidants: 0.02% TBHQ and 0.003% Citric Acid

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) according to 21 CFR § 184.1505 and 21 CFR § 184.1323

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA
Standard Packaging
  • 400 lb (182 kg) drum
  • 50 lb (22.7 kg) jerrican

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Recommended Storage and Handling
  • Store in a dry location at ambient temperatures
  • Preserve in tight containers
  • Protect from light
  • Retest/requalify 24 months after date of manufacture
Recommended Heating Instructions
  • Heat to 50°C and mix thoroughly before use
  • Store at room temperature in a closed container