Glycerol monostearate (GMS) is a monoglyceride that’s commonly used as an emulsifier in foods. It’s also used in cosmetics and beauty products. GMS is a white, odorless, and sweet-tasting flaky powder that’s hygroscopic. It’s the glycerol ester of stearic acid. It occurs naturally in the body as a by-product of the breakdown of fats, and is also found in fatty foods.
Chemical formula C21H42O4
Molar mass 358.57 g/mol.
Density 1.03 g/cm³
Boiling point over 260°CTechnical Analysis
Specification Typical Values
Colour (APHA) white to pale yellow in solid form.
CAS NO. 31566-31-1.
Solubility insoluble in water and soluble in ethanol and toluene at 50°C.Glycerol monostearate (GMS) is a white, odorless, and sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic.
Sihauli Chemicals is one of the leading Glycerol mono stearate Manufacturer and Exporter form India. Sihauli Chemicals Supplyn Glycerol mono stearate to Asia, Africa, Europe, North & South America and Oceania.
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North America: Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, El Salvador, Greenland (Denmark), Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico (USA), St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, USA, Virgin Islands.
South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela.
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Wallis & Futuna Islands (France).
Glycerol mono stearate
Cetearyl octanoate is a synthetic mixture of fatty acids that is used in cosmetics. It’s a moisturizing ingredient that repels water and can add gloss to hair. It’s also a branched chain emollient with good spreading properties.
Sihauli Brand Name SCPL GMS / GMS SE Chemical Name/INCI Name Cetearyl OctonoateGlycerol mono stearate Nature of Emollient Skin conditioning agent, emollient, emulsifying agent Active Level Mono Stearate min 40% Special Feature Opacifier & rich feel Usage Level Usage: 1% to 8% Industry/Application Categories Skin Care (Face Care & Cosmetics), Hair Care, Body Care, Food Industry