Glycerin Monostearate is a type of emulsifier made from glycerin and stearic acid. It is a white, waxy solid that helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions, such as lotions, creams, and ointments.
Glycerin Monostearate is a commonly used ingredient in cosmetic and personal care products. 
 
Application:
 
Glycerin Monostearate serves several purposes in cosmetic formulations:
 1. Emulsification - It helps blend together the oil and water phases of a product, creating a smooth, uniform texture.
 2. Thickening - It can increase the viscosity and body of a product.
 3. Skin conditioning - The glycerin component provides moisturizing and emollient properties.
 4. Stabilization - It helps prevent separation of the oil and water phases over time.
 
 Where is it found?
 Glycerin Monostearate is a common ingredient in a wide variety of cosmetic and personal care products, including:
 * Moisturizers
 * Lotions
 * Creams
 * Sunscreens
 * Makeup
 * Hair conditionersGlycerin Monostearate offers several key advantages when used in cosmetic formulations:
 1. Emulsification:
 * As an emulsifier, glycerin monostearate helps blend together the oil and water phases of a product, creating a smooth,
 uniform texture.
 * This allows for the creation of stable oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions, which is crucial for many cosmetic products like lotions, creams, and ointments.
 
 
 2. Skin Conditioning:
 * The glycerin component of glycerin monostearate provides humectant and moisturizing properties, helping to hydrate and soften the skin.
 * The emollient nature of the stearic acid portion also contributes to skin conditioning and a smooth, elegant skin feel.
 
 
 3. Thickening and Viscosity Control:
 * Glycerin monostearate can increase the viscosity and thickness of a cosmetic formulation, helping to achieve the desired texture and consistency.
 * This is beneficial for providing a rich, creamy feel to products like lotions, face creams, and body butters.
 
 
 4. Stabilization:
 * As an emulsifier, glycerin monostearate helps prevent the separation of the oil and water phases over time, improving the long-term stability of the product.
 * This enhances the overall shelf life and integrity of the cosmetic formulation.
 
 
 5. Versatility:
 * Glycerin monostearate can be used in a wide range of cosmetic products, including skin care, hair care, and color
 cosmetics.
 * Its multifunctional properties make it a valuable ingredient for formulators to work with.
 

Index

Index	Standard(GB15612-1995)	Test result
Appearance (20°C)	White Flakes	White Flakes
Monoglyceride content/%	≥40%	47.08
Free Acid/%	≤3.0	0.55
Iodine Value (g/100g)	≤2.0	0.72
Freezing Point/°C	50.0~60.0	56.2
Heavy Metals (Pb/%)	≤0.0005	<0.0005
As/%	≤0.0001	<0.0001

Certifications

FDA
FSSC
HALAL
ISO22000
Kosher
REACH
RSPO

Product packaging

PE inner bag

Kraft

Plastic pallet and plastic film
More stable and safer

Clean container

Exhibition

Company Profile

Guangzhou Cardlo Biochemical Technological Co., Ltd. established by Hong Kong Cardlo Group in 2005, which had been a leading manufacturer for food additives in China. Cardlo specialized in Distilled Glycerin Monostearate and keep endeavoring to do it better and better. The produce capability of Cardlo has reached 30000 Metric tons yearly now.

Cardlo adopted the molecular distilled technique from Germany, and this six-levels of distilled technique make Cardlo's DMG95 content higher than 99%. Also, Cardlo has been a well-known brand and a certificated enterprise with FDA, HALAL, ISO22000, Kosher and REACH. And also the products of Cardlo are comply with the GB15612-1995 national standard.

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