(Lubricant / Texture Modifier)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Glycerol Monostearate known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in pharmaceutical applications.
Our advanced technology ensures uniformity and consistency in the formulation of Glycerol Monostearate making it a reliable and effective texture modifier.
Applications: MOLSTEAR® GMS is used as a lubricant and texture modifier in suitable formulations. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it can be used in tablets, capsules, granules and other solid dosage forms to improve powder handling and reduce friction during processing. Its lipid-based properties can also support emulsification, consistency and texture in suitable creams, ointments and other semisolid formulations.
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - BP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as a hard, waxy mass or unctuous powder or flakes, white or almost white. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) Test (D) |
(A) Melting point: 54 °C to 66 °C. (B) Thin-layer chromatography. (C) Composition of fatty acids according to the type stated on the label. (D) It complies with the limits of the assay. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol (96%) at 60°C. |
| 4 | Acid value | Not more than 3.0. |
| 5 | Iodine value | Not more than 3.0. |
| 6 | Saponification value | Between 158 to 177. |
| 7 | Free glycerol | Not more than 6.0%. |
| 8 | Composition of fatty acids (A) Stearic Acid (B) Sum of the contents of palmitic and stearic acids |
(A) Not less than 40.0%and not more than 60.0%. (B) Not less than 96.0%. |
| 9 | Water | Not more than 1.0%. |
| 10 | Total ash | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 11 | Assay (A) Monoacylglycerols (B) Diacylglycerols (C) Triacylglycerols |
(A) Not less than 40.0%and not more than 55.0%. (B) Not less than30.0%and not more than 45.0%. (C) Not less than 5.0% and not more than15.0%. |
PACKAGING
MOLSTEAR® GMS is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.
SHELF LIFE, STORAGE AND PACKING
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserved in a tightly closed container.
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