GLYCEROL MONOLAURATE

CHARACTERISTICS

• Its other chemical names are glycerol laureate, glycerol monolaurate
• Liquid ,crystal, paste, and solid chemical compound
• White or off white in color

SOLUBILITY

• Soluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate, propylene glycol, and hydrogenated oils
• Partly soluble in water

DENSITY

0.97

MELTING POINT

21.0 to 26.0 ⁰ C

FLASH POINT

425 F

ACID NUMBER

5.0 Max

IODINE NUMBER

1 to 9 Max

PH VALUE

7.5 t0 8.5

COMMERCIAL NAME

• M L D, G M L, LAME SOFT,  T G 4480, KESKO GLYCEROL

RANKING

• Emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener, dispersant, anti-foam, lubricant, anti-stat

USES

• It is used in the hand and body creams, hand and body lotions, shampoos, baby cream and lotions, cleanser and moisturizer, foundation creams, eye mascara, eye shadow.