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Glycerol tristearate
Product Name: Glycerol tristearate
Synonyms: Hydrogenated tallow; Hardened tallow; Tristearin; Glycerin tristearate; Glyceryl tristearate; GTS
Chemical Name: Octadecanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester
CAS Registry Number: [ 555-43-1 ]
Molecular Formula: C57H110O6
Molecular Weight: 891.49
Specifications:
| Appearance |
White flakes or powder |
| Iodine value (g I2/100g) |
3.0 max. |
| Freezing point, °C |
56 - 60 |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) |
5.0 max. |
| Saponification value (mg KOH/g) |
191 - 202 |
| Arsenic (as As), ppm |
1.0 max. |
| Heavy metals (as Pb), ppm |
5.0 max. |
| Iron (Fe), ppm |
20 max. |
| C16 content, % |
~ 30 |
| C18 content, % |
60 - 65 |
Applications: It is hydrogenated, decolored and refined animal or vegetable fat / oil 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 auxiliaries for textile and leatherworking industries. It is used as an emulsifier, lubricant and as matrix material for ointments in the medical industry.
Packaging: 25 Kg per sack (flakes of powder), or 25 Kg per carton (lumps).
Storage: Stored in dry and cool places. Shelf life: 1 year.
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