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AllanChem | Glycerol Monostearate

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AllanChem Glycerol Monostearate is used as an intermediate, nonionic surfactant, emulsifying agent, skin conditioner, and emollient. This product is available in pastilles, beads, solids, flakes, and powder form and is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and skin care applications.

INCI Name: Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Stearate

Ingredient Name: Glycerol Monostearate

Chemical Name: 1-Monostearin, Glycerol Monostearate

CAS Number: 123-94-4

Functions: Emollient, Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Intermediate, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Stearates

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ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Monoglycerides Content (E)min. 40.0%MFACI180
Sulfated Ashes (E)max. 0.5%MFACI072
Free Glycerol (E)max. 7.0%MFACI170
Lead Content (E)max. 2.0ppmMFACI390
Heavy Metals (Total)max. 10ppmMFACI390
Monoglycerides Content (90 E)min. 90.0%MFACI180
Acid Valuemax. 6.0mgKOH/gMFACI010
Sulfated Ashes (90 E)max. 0.1%MFACI072
Saponification Value150 - 165mgKOH/gMFACI140
Melting Pointmin. 65°CMFACI050
Iodine Valuemax. 3gI₂/100gMFACI130
Hydroxyl Value300 - 330mgKOH/gMFACI150
Polyglycerolmax. 0.1%MFACI183
Free Glycerol (90 E)max. 1.2%MFACI170
Water (K.F)max. 2.0%MFACI022
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppmMFACI390
Lead Content (90 E)max. 1ppmMFACI390
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppmMFACI390
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppmMFACI390

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  • Central America
  • Mexico
  • North America