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Product Overview
Monostearin (CAS 123-94-4), also known as Glycerol monostearate, is a widely used non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier. It appears as white to off-white waxy flake or powder with a mild fatty odor. Featuring excellent emulsifying, dispersing, foaming and lubricating properties, it has good compatibility with oil and water phases. Our product is produced by advanced esterification and distillation technology, with high purity, stable performance and reliable quality. Widely applied in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and plastic industries. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity Grade: Available in food grade and cosmetic grade, purity ≥98.0%, related impurities strictly controlled.
- Excellent Emulsifying Ability: Effective for water-oil blending, stabilizing emulsion systems and preventing stratification.
- Multi-functional Properties: Possesses good dispersing, thickening, lubricating and anti-foaming performance.
- Good Compatibility: Compatible with most surfactants, oils and other raw materials, easy for formula adjustment.
- High Safety: Low toxicity and non-irritating, approved for food and daily chemical applications globally.
- Strict Quality Control: Each batch is tested by GC and physical index analysis; standard COA and test reports are provided.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White to off-white waxy flake or powder
- Odor: Mild characteristic fatty odor
- Melting Point: 58 – 62 °C
- Density: 0.97 g/cm3 (25 °C)
- Boiling Point: 416 °C (760 mmHg)
- Flash Point: 221 °C
- Refractive Index: n20/D 1.440
- Solubility: Insoluble in cold water; dispersible in hot water; soluble in ethanol, ether, vegetable oil and mineral oil
- Acid Value: ≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable under normal sealed and dry storage conditions. Avoid long-term exposure to high temperature and strong light.
- Acid-Base Character: Neutral substance, stable in neutral and weak acid environment.
- Reactivity: Belongs to fatty acid ester, slowly hydrolyzes under strong acid or strong alkali conditions.
- Thermal Stability: Softens and melts at moderate temperature, decomposes gradually above 200 °C.
- Incompatibility: Avoid long-term contact with strong oxidants, strong acids and strong alkalis.
Applications
- Food Industry: Main emulsifier and stabilizer for bread, cakes, ice cream, margarine and beverages; improves texture and prolongs shelf life.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in creams, lotions, lipsticks and hair care products as emulsifier, thickener and emollient.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Serves as excipient, lubricant and emulsifier for ointments, suppositories and oral preparations.
- Plastic Industry: Applied as internal lubricant, antistatic agent and antifogging agent for plastic films and resins.
- Laboratory Research: Common surfactant reagent for emulsion and colloid chemistry research.
Usage Restriction: For food processing, cosmetic formulation, pharmaceutical production and scientific research use only. Strictly prohibited for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and agglomeration. Keep away from direct sunlight, high temperature and heat sources. Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 25 °C.
Transportation Requirements: Transport as general goods. Avoid violent collision, extrusion and rain soaking. Do not transport together with strong oxidants, corrosive substances and toxic goods.
Operation Notes: Wear dust-proof gloves and protective masks during operation. Avoid long-term inhalation of powder and direct skin contact. Keep the working environment well ventilated.
Regulatory Information
This product complies with FCC, FDA and international food safety standards. Domestic sales and cross-border export shall comply with local food, cosmetic and chemical supervision regulations. All transactions are limited to legitimate food factories, cosmetic enterprises, pharmaceutical manufacturers and research institutions.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | Monostearin |
| CAS NO. | 123-94-4 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate |
| Synonyms | Glycerol monostearate; GMS; Glyceryl monostearate |
| Molecular Formula | C21H42O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 358.56 |
| EINECS Number | 204-664-4 |
| UN Number | Non-dangerous goods |
| Appearance | White to off-white waxy flake or powder |
| Purity | ≥98.0% (customizable) |
| Melting Point | 58 – 62 °C |
| Density | 0.97 g/cm3 (25 °C) |
| Boiling Point | 416 °C (760 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 221 °C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.440 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in cold water; soluble in ethanol and vegetable oil |
| HS Code | 2915720000 |
| Storage Temperature | 10 – 25 °C, sealed, dry & dark environment |
| Packing Specification | 1kg/aluminum foil bag, 25kg/fiber drum (Inner PE bag) |
| Grade Standard | Food Grade / Cosmetic Grade / Pharma Grade / Industrial Grade |
| Application Scope | Food emulsifier, cosmetic raw material, pharmaceutical excipient, plastic lubricant |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
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