Functional Roles
Industries Served
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Irritant
Corrosive
- H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H315 (63.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 31566-31-1 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate |
| InChI Key | NLMKTBGFQGKQEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 24699 |
| INCI Name | GLYCERYL STEARATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Glyceryl Stearate (glycerol monostearate, GMS) is a monoester of glycerin and stearic acid. It functions as a nonionic emulsifier, emollient, and stabilizer in oil-in-water and water-in-oil formulation systems. In personal care, it is widely used in creams, lotions, and cleansing formulations to improve texture, stabilize emulsions, and impart a smooth skin feel. In food applications, it serves as an anti-staling agent and dough conditioner. Its HLB value (~3.8 for the monoester) makes it suitable as a co-emulsifier, often paired with PEG-100 Stearate for self-emulsifying systems.