Glycerol MonoStearate GMS

Glycerol Monostearate GMS is used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in bakery, confectionery, dairy, and processed foods

SKU: RXSOL-45-1797-025 Category: Food Additive

Description

Glycerol Monostearate GMS is used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in bakery, confectionery, dairy, and processed foods
GMS also used in pesticide and agrochemical formulations as an emulsifying and dispersing agent.
Glycerol Monostearate (GMS) Manufacturer and supplier in India, UAE, Oman

Name: Glycerol MonoStearate GMS
SKU: RXSOL-45-1797-025

Glycerol Monostearate (GMS) is a versatile non-ionic surfactant widely used across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, textile, and industrial applications. It functions as an effective emulsifier, thickening agent, stabilizer, moisturizer, and lubricant.

Its excellent emulsification, consistency enhancement, and compatibility make it a preferred ingredient in various formulations.

Product Details

Application

Common Uses

Emulsifier
Thickening Agent
Stabilizer
Moisturizer
Lubricant

Dosage & Procedure

Benefits

Excellent emulsifying and thickening performance
Provides formulation stability and consistency
Compatible with a wide range of ingredients
Offers moisturizing and lubricating properties
Biodegradable and environmentally friendly
Cost-effective for industrial and commercial applications

Technical Specifications

Chemical Information

CAS No.: 31566-31-1
HS Code: 29157030

Properties

Molecular Formula: C21H42O4
Molecular Weight: 358.57 g/mol
Appearance: White to yellowish solid
Density: 0.95 – 1.05 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, and glycols

Analysis Results Parameters Units STD Specs Report
Appearance Clear off white Passes
Iodine Value cc/100gm 3.0 Max 0.65
Acid Value 2.85
Saponification Value 166.35
Melting Point 55.7 mg KOH/gm 6.0 Max mg KOH/gm 145 - 170 °C 55 - 60

Monoglyceride 40.38
Free Glycerin: 4.55 % 40.0 Min % 7.0 Max
Remarks: Quality of the above Product is tested at our Lab and found within the limits of Standard Specifications.

Notes & Precautions

Applications

Food Industry

Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in bakery, confectionery, dairy, and processed foods.

Pharmaceuticals

Used as an excipient, binder, and emulsifier in creams, ointments, and tablet formulations.

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Widely used in skincare creams, lotions, haircare products, and makeup formulations for texture enhancement and stability.

Industrial Cleaning

Used in specialty formulations for descaling, degreasing, and cleaning applications.

Textile & Leather Industry

Used as a softening, lubricating, and processing aid.

Agricultural Chemicals

Used in pesticide and agrochemical formulations as an emulsifying and dispersing agent.

Generic / Chemical Name

GMS SE Flakes

Supply Locations

Glycerol Mono Stearate manufacturer supplier distributor in Mumbai, Kandla, Kolkata, Vizag, Chennai, India, Fujairah, Dubai, Sharjah, UAE, Gulf, Middle East, Muscat Oman, Kenya Africa. Get the best quality of Glycerol Mono Stearate at a competitive price from us. We have ready stock of Glycerol Mono Stearate in India, UAE Gulf, Oman, Kenya Africa. Contact us for bulk as well as small orders.

Safety Data (MSDS)

Product Name	Glycerol Mono Stearate
Part Number	RXSOL-94-1797-025

Company Details:

RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA

Branch : Kandla, Mumbai , Chennai, Vizag, Kolkata, UAE , OMAN , CANADA and KENYA

Phone	+91 22 20871200 - 1400
Fax	+91 22 27612100 :::AOH :0091 9821214367
Email	mail@rxmarine.com
Website	www.rxmraine.com

Chemical Name	CAS	EC number	Weight	Formula
Glycerol monostearate	31566-31-1	250-705-4	100 %	C₂₁H₄₂O₄

Classification of the substance or mixture	Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Label elements	Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Other hazards	This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture	Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
Label elements	Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
Other hazards	This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

Signal Word	None.
Storage Precaution	Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Precautionary statements response	IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
Classification of the substance or mixture	Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Supplemental Hazard Statements	None.
Other hazards	This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

General advice	None.
If inhaled	After inhalation: fresh air.
Eye Contact	After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
Swallowed	After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
Skin Contact	Rinse skin with water/ shower. Wash off with soap and water.
Inhalation	Remove patient to fresh air, keep warm and at rest and get medical assistance in necessary.
Ingestion	Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delaye	The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed	No data available

Flammability	May be combustible at high temperature.
Suitable extinguishing media	Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media	For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture	Carbon oxides Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Further information	Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Hazardous combustion products	Fire may cause the evolution of Carbon oxides.
Advice for firefighters	In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Protective Equipment	Use personal protective equipment.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical	Has a fire-promoting effect due to the release of oxygen. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures	Avoid dust formation. Avoid inhalation of dusts. For personal protection see section 8.
Enviromental Precaution	No special environmental precautions required.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up	Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections	For disposal see section 13.

Precautions for safe handling	Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities	Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Storage class (TRGS 510): Non Combustible Solids.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion	Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Incompatible materials	Keep away from alkalis, strong oxidizing agents and metals. Provide containment walls of adequate capacity to hold any accidental spills.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities	Tightly closed. Dry. Recommended storage temperature 15 - 25 °C
Storage conditions	Tightly closed. Dry.
Advice on general occupational hygiene	Advice on safe handling Observe label precautions. Wash hands after working with substance.
Requirements for storage	Keep in cool and store under shade.

Eye/face protection	Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU)
Skin protection	Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection	Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be selected

Respiratory protection	Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance le (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure	No special environmental precautions required.

Exposure controls	No specific additional engineering controls are required. Provide good natural or artificial ventilation.
Engineering Control	Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.
Eye/face protection	Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Body Protection	Protective clothing.
Skin protection	When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves. Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber.
Respiratory protection	Required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P1 The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Other Protection Measure	Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Thermal hazards	No data available

Physical state	Solid
Colour	White
Odour	No data available
Odor Threshold	Not Applicable
pH	No data available
Melting Point	No data available
Boiling Point	No data available
Flash Point	204 °C - closed cup
Evaporation Rate	Not Applicable
Flammability (solid, gas)	No data available
Explosive limits	No Data Available
Upper flammability or explosive limits	No data available
Autoignition temperature	No data available
Decomposition temperature	No data available
Relative Vapour pressure	No data available
Density	No data available
Vapour Density	No data available
Freezing point	No data available
Specific Gravity	No data available
Partition coefficient	No data available
Explosive properties	No data available
Solubility	No data available
Ignition temperature	No information available.
Particle characteristics	No data available

Reactivity	No data available
Chemical stability	Stable under recommended storage conditions. The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature)
Possibility of hazardous reactions	No data available
Incompatible materials	Strong oxidizing agents, Acids and bases
Hazardous product dicomposition	Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides In the event of fire: see section 5

Conditions to avoid	Strong heating.
Incompatible materials	No data available
Hazardous Polymerization	In the event of fire: see section 5

Acute toxicity	LD50 Oral - Rat - > 5,000 mg/kg(Stearic acid monoester with
Skin corrosion/irritation	Skin - Rabbit(Stearic acid monoester with glycerol) Result: No skin irritation.
Respiratory or skin sensitization	Eyes - Rabbit(Stearic acid monoester with glycerol) Result: No eye irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation	Eyes - Rabbit Result: Irreversible effects on the eye
Respiratory or skin sensitisation	No data available(Stearic acid monoester with glycerol)
Germ cell mutagenicity	No data available(Stearic acid monoester with glycerol)
Carcinogenicity	No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC
Reproductive toxicity	No data available(Stearic acid monoester with glycerol)
Specific target organ toxicity single exposure	No data available(Stearic acid monoester with glycerol)
Specific target organ toxicity repeated exposure	No data available
Aspiration hazard	No data available(Stearic acid monoester with glycerol)
Additional Information	RTECS: Not available

Persistence and degradability	No data available
Toxicity to fish	LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 8.569 mg/l - 96 h Remarks: (IUCLID)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates	Semi-static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 943 mg/l - 48 h (OECD Test Guideline 202)
Toxicity to algae	Semi-static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - > 10.000 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria	No data available
Mobility in soil	No Information available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment	This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Endocrine disrupting properties	The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other adverse effects	No data available

Disposal methods

The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Contaminated packaging

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

Waste treatment Method

Waste treatment methods

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company

UN number	ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
UN proper shipping name	ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods IMDG: Not dangerous goods IATA: Not dangerous goods
Transport hazard class(es)	ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
Packaging group	ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA:
Environmental hazards	ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
Special precautions for user	No data available

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture	Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Chemical safety assessment	For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

Other Information

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and weassume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Rx Marine International has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

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