Complaint
Glycerol monostearate or glyceryl 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.
Specification:
| Items | Standards |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Content of Monooeaster % | 40 Min |
| Lodine value g/100g | 3.0 Max |
| Melting point ºC | 55-58 |
| Free Acid( As steric acid) ≤ % | 1.5 |
| Arsenc PPM | 2 Max |
| Lead PPM | 2 Max |
| Mercuy PPM | 2 Max |
| Cadmum PPM | 2 Max |
| Acid Value | 3 Max |
| Free Glycerol % | 1 Max |
| Water content % | 1 Max |
