Glyceryl Monostearate(GMS 40/60/90) Cas 31566-31-1, Food Additives Emulsifiers

Product:               Glyceryl Monostearate(GMS 601)

CAS:                     31566-31-1

Formula:              C21H42O4

Molecular weight:      358.56

Appearance:        White to off-white powder without unpleasant odor

Package:              25kgbag

Shelf Life:             2 year

Storage:               Stored in Shielded from light, dry and cool place

Functions:

Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, is an organic molecule used as an emulsifier. GMS is a colorless, odorless, and sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic. It is a 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.

GMS is a food additive used as a thickening, emulsifying, anti-caking, and preservative agent; an emulsifying agent for oils, waxes, and solvents; a protective coating for hygroscopic powders; a solidifier and control release agent in pharmaceuticals; and a resin lubricant. It is also used in cosmetics and hair care products.[3] GMS is largely used in baking preparations to add "body" to the food. It is responsible for giving ice cream and whipped cream its smooth texture. It is sometimes used as an anti-staling agent in bread.

Applications:
1.Additive for candy,emulsifier, or surface active agent
2.Produce materials for cosmetics, balsam, cold cream and hair oil etc..
3.Excellent emulsifier for unguent.
4.Lubricant, releaser, antistatic in plastic processing.
5. Plasticizer of cellulose nitrate, modifier of alkyd resin, emulsion dispersant