GLYCERYL TRISTEARATE

 

SYNONYM: GTS; Glycerin tristearate; Hydrogenated tallow;

Refined hardened animal fat; Refined hardened vegetable oil

 

FORMULA: C57H110O6

 

M.W.: 891.4924

 

CAS NO.: 555-43-1

 

DESCRIPTION: WHITE OR YELLOWISH PARAFFIN SOLID.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

APPEARANCE

WHITE OR YELLOWISH PARAFFIN SOLID.

FREEZING POINT

56-60

HYDROXYL VALUE (mg KOH/g)

2 MAX.

Saponification value (mg KOH/g)

181-202

IODINE VA LUE (g/100g)

1 MAX.

COLOR

5 MAX.

C16 CONTENT

30%

C18 CONTENT

60-65%

 

 

USES: mainly used in the production of emulsified foodstuff, cakes, cosmetics of frosting and ointment types, toilet soap, shampoo, as well as candles. Also used in producing auxiliarY AGENT for textile and leatherworking industries. It is used as an emulsifier, lubricant and as matrix material for ointments in the medical industry. AUXILIARY

 

PACKING: PACKED IN 25KG BAG.