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Glyceryl Monostearate 50 g

Why Glyceryl Monostearate Is Key to Stable Cream Formulas

Glyceryl monostearate is one of the most versatile emulsifiers used today across cosmetics manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical formulation and even candle production. This particular 50 g package is well suited for small home labs and trial batches of cream, lotion or balm before scaling up to larger production volumes. The product belongs to the Emulsifiers category, which brings together ingredients responsible for binding water and oil phases into one uniform system.

The main demand for this ingredient comes from the skin and hair care industry, where it is used to build creams, lotions, body milk and conditioners. The molecule interacts with both water and oil simultaneously, forming a dense, stable emulsion with a pleasant texture and good shelf stability. Beyond cosmetics, this compound is widely used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent for margarine, confectionery fillings, ice cream and baked goods, helping maintain product structure and extend shelf life. In pharmaceutical production it forms the base of soft dosage forms and ointment bases, while in candle making a small amount improves the plasticity and uniformity of the finished wax.

Glyceryl monostearate should be introduced into the oil phase of a formula at 70-75 degrees Celsius, allowing the crystals to fully melt together with oils, waxes and other lipid ingredients. The hot oil phase is then combined with a water phase preheated to the same temperature and mixed thoroughly until a stable emulsion forms. Typical usage rate ranges from 2 to 8 percent of the total formula weight depending on the desired thickness and product type - lighter lotions require the lower end of the range, while thick creams and balms call for higher concentrations.

Good results come from pairing this emulsifier with co-emulsifiers and solubilizers, such as Polysorbate 20 25 g or the larger Polysorbate 20 100 g, both of which improve the distribution of oil phase particles and give the emulsion a lighter feel. In formulas requiring extra thickening of the water phase or additional electrolyte stabilization, a small amount of Magnesium Sulfate 100 g can be used to adjust final viscosity without compromising emulsion stability.

Store the ingredient in a cool, dry place in tightly sealed packaging away from direct sunlight and heat sources to preserve its emulsifying properties over time. When working with small packages it helps to weigh the ingredient on a precision scale, since even minor dosage deviations affect the final consistency of the product.

Light Body Lotion with Almond Oil

Distilled water 65 g

Almond oil 12 g

Shea butter 8 g

Glyceryl monostearate 5 g

Polysorbate 20 2 g

Glycerin 4 g

Preservative 1 g

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INCI	Glycerin monostearate
Other
Att brand	Germany
Color product	white, yellowish white
Concentration	5 - 9%
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	5-8%, higher percentage of input - denser texture of the cream, gels and liquid milk, rinses - 5%, direct emulsions, hair conditioners - 6-7%, dense ointment-creams, nourishing masks - 8%
Melting temperature	54 - 62 degrees
Minimum count	1
Name	Glyceryl Monostearate 50 g
Other names	Monostearin, GMS, glycerol isostearate, glyceryl monostearate; ISOSTEARIC ACID MONOGLYCERIDE; ISOSTEARIC AICD MONOGLYCERIDE;
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	50 grams
Solubility	easily in hot oil, triglycerides, alcohol; insoluble in water
View	fine crystals of white color
Valid until	06.2028