Glyceryl Monostearate – SE/BP
INCI Name: Glyceryl Mono Stearate
CAS : 31566-31-1
Glyceryl Stearate acts as a lubricant on the skin’s surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance.
Applications
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic
- Hair Products
- Pharmaceutical
- Food Additive
- Thickener
- Emulsifier
- Preservative
- Anti-Caking Agent, etc.
Specifications Of Glyceryl Monostearate (Self-emulsifying) – BP
| Sr. No | Tests | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White to cream colour, hard, waxy, solid flakes and powder |
| 2 | Solubility | Soluble in hot alcohol, in hot liquid paraffin, dispersible in hot water. |
| 3 | Acid value | NMT 6 |
| 4 | Alkanity | pH of the aqueous layer is 8.0 to 10.0 |
| 5 | Sulfated ash | NMT 0.1% |
| 6 | Water | NMT 3 |
| 7 | Fats or Fatty Acids, japan wax, Rosin and soap | NMT 2% |
| 8 | Assay : Monoglycerides Calculated as C21H42O4 | NLT 30% |
| Assay : Free glycerol | NMT 7% | |
| Assay : Soap calculated as sodium oleate | NMT 6% |