Appearance
Fine white powder
Function
Additive for candy,emulsifier, or surface active agent. Produce materials for cosmetics, balsam, cold cream and hair oil etc.. Excellent emulsifier for unguent. 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.
Synonyms
Glyceryl Stearate [GMS] Fine Powder Food Grade Kosher; GMS Fine Powder FCC USP Kosher; Distilled Monoglyceride ” Type P(V) Fine PDR K (GMS) “; Glycerol Monostearate; Unipeg GMS-P40
Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a dry, cool place. Keep away from direct sunlight.
Packages
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 45 lb. Box
- 45 lb. Fiber Drum
- 50 lb. Bag
- 100 lb. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Cosmetics
- food & bev.
Product Classes
- Emollients & esters
- emulsifiers
- fatty acids
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 1 year from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC145020 CL65
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: 460oF (237.8øC)
- Melting Point: 131.0-135.5oF (55.0-57.5øC)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 358.55 g/mol