Palm Free Glyceryl monostearate
Palm Free Glyceryl monostearate
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Palm-Free Glyceryl monostearate, also known as Palm-Free GMS, glyceryl stearate or glycerol stearate, is an emulsifier derived from the oils from Brassicas (lettuce family). GMS is an ester of vegetable glycerine and stearic acid. It is classed as GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) globally and occurs natural in the human body during the digestion of fat and oil containing foods.
It is used in many industries including cosmetics, food and production, soap making, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Common uses include:
Skincare - Production of oil in water, or water in oil emulsions for creams, lotions and milks
Haircare - Production of hair conditioners and also styling creams and clays
Soapmaking - Helps stabilise both cold and hot-process soaps and disperse vegetable oils
Food - Used to disperse ingredients in ice cream, chocolate, bakery items and margarine
Beverage - Used as a flavour enhancer, emulsifier and stabiliser
Textiles - As a lubricant to the increase smoothness of fabric
Yarn - As an emulsifier in industrial yarn oil to promote emulsification
Plastics - As a humectant to increase smoothness, maintain moisture, antifog and antistatic
Pharmaceuticals - As an emulsifier and dispersant in ointments, creams, salves and balms
It is used in many industries including cosmetics, food and production, soap making, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Common uses include:
Skincare - Production of oil in water, or water in oil emulsions for creams, lotions and milks
Haircare - Production of hair conditioners and also styling creams and clays
Soapmaking - Helps stabilise both cold and hot-process soaps and disperse vegetable oils
Food - Used to disperse ingredients in ice cream, chocolate, bakery items and margarine
Beverage - Used as a flavour enhancer, emulsifier and stabiliser
Textiles - As a lubricant to the increase smoothness of fabric
Yarn - As an emulsifier in industrial yarn oil to promote emulsification
Plastics - As a humectant to increase smoothness, maintain moisture, antifog and antistatic
Pharmaceuticals - As an emulsifier and dispersant in ointments, creams, salves and balms