A non-ionic emulsifier, opacifier, and consistency agent derived from glycerin and stearic acid. It stabilises oil-in-water systems and adds body and texture in cosmetic creams, food products, and pharmaceutical bases.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C21H42O4
- Grades
- cosmetic gradepowderself-emulsifying (SE)pure (mono)food (E471)food gradepharma gradebeadsfood grade (E471)flakes
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 25 kg carton
- Synonyms
- glyceryl stearate · glyceryl monostearate · GMS · glycerol monostearate · monostearin · E471 · 31566-31-1
- Appearance
- White or cream waxy solid flakes or beads
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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