it is understood that: glyceryl monostearate contains c16-c18 long it is produced by the esterification reaction of chain fatty acids and glycerol. it is a white waxy flake or bead solid, insoluble in water, and can be dispersed in water by strong shaking with hot water. it is a water-in-oil emulsifier. soluble in hot organic solvents ethanol, benzene, acetone, mineral oil and fixed oil. the freezing point is not lower than 54℃.
the application fields of glyceryl monostearate are as follows:
1. food: used in dairy foods, meat foods, baked foods, and flour products food, condiments, etc.
2. medicine: health food, fillers, pharmaceutical raw materials, etc.
3. industrial manufacturing: petroleum industry, manufacturing, agricultural products, batteries, precision castings, etc.
4. tobacco products: it can replace glycerin as a flavoring, antifreeze and moisturizing agent for cut tobacco.
5. cosmetics: facial cleanser, beauty cream, lotion, shampoo, facial mask, etc.
6. feed: canned pets, animal feed, aquatic feed, vitamin feed, veterinary drug products, etc.
