Glycerol Monostearate Powder

Glycerol Monostearate Powder

Primary Uses 

1. Food Industry

• Emulsifier in margarine, peanut butter, creamers, and spreads to maintain stable oil-water mixtures.
• Anti-staling agent in bread and baked goods; enhances softness, improves crumb structure, and extends shelf life.
• Aerating agent in whipped toppings, ice cream, and bakery creams, improving volume and texture.
• Texturizer and thickener in sauces, processed cheese, and instant pudding mixes.
• Release agent in bakery applications to prevent sticking of dough or batter to molds and pans.
• Fat replacer in reduced-fat food products.
• Stabilizer for beverages containing fat-soluble vitamins or oils (e.g., nutritional drinks).
• Used in chewing gum and confectionery for improved chew and mouthfeel.

2. Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

• Excipient and emulsifying agent in creams, ointments, gels, and lotions for topical application.
• Tablet binder and dispersing agent in solid dosage forms.
• Enhances bioavailability of lipophilic active pharmaceutical ingredients.
• Carrier and stabilizer in vitamin and mineral supplements.
• Used in nutraceutical formulations as a dispersant for functional ingredients.

3. Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Emulsifier and stabilizer in lotions, creams, hair conditioners, and sunscreens.
• Opacifier in shampoos and liquid soaps to impart a creamy, pearlescent appearance.
• Skin conditioning agent that enhances skin softness and spreadability of formulations.
• Viscosity modifier to adjust thickness and texture in emulsions.
• Improves water resistance in sunscreens and makeup.

4. Plastics & Packaging Industry

• Antistatic and antifog agent in plastic films and containers (especially polyethylene and polypropylene).
• Used in food-safe packaging to improve processability and surface characteristics.
• Internal lubricant and mold release agent in thermoplastic production.

Secondary Uses 

1. Textile Industry

• Softening agent in textile finishing to improve hand feel.
• Emulsifier for oils and waxes used in fabric treatments.

2. Agriculture

• Emulsifying agent in agrochemical formulations such as pesticides and foliar fertilizers.
• Used in animal feed as a stabilizer for vitamin and fat preparations.

3. Industrial Lubricants & Coatings

• Emulsifier and thickener in water-based lubricants and metalworking fluids.
• Used in paint formulations to improve dispersion and texture.

4. Personal Hygiene Products

• Stabilizer and texture enhancer in deodorants, shaving creams, and cleansing bars.
• Enhances consistency and stability in bath products and hand sanitizers.