CAPMUL® GMO-50

CAPMUL® GMO-50 is a mixture of monoglycerides, mainly glyceryl monooleate, together with variable quantities of diglycerides and triglycerides. It is obtained by esterification of glycerol with food-grade oleic acid of vegetable origin, or by partial glycerolys is of vegetable oil that consists mainly of triglycerides of oleic acid. A suitable antioxidant may be added. CAPMUL® GMO-50 is a multi-functional emulsifier useful in the production of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and plastic products.

Principal: Abitec Corporation

INCI Name: Glyceryl Oleate

Functions: Emollient, Emulsifier

Labeling Claims: Dairy-free, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS)

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Function
Emollient, Emulsifier
INCI Name
Product Code
MITM13135
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications
Skin Care Applications
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Heat to 50°C and mix thoroughly before use
  • Store at room temperature in a closed container

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • 400lb (182 kg) drum
  • 50lb (22.7 kg) jerrican

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Condition
  • Store in a dry location at ambient temperatures
  • Preserve in tight containers
  • Protect from light
  • Retest/requalify 24 months after date of manufacture

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
None
Acid Number
max. 2.5 mg KOH/g
Alpha Monoglycerides Content
min. 50.0 %
Appearance
Yellow semi-solid
Appearance (SDS)
Clear to opaque, light yellow to yellow yellowing when molten
Butylated Hydroxytoluene Content
0.02 %
Color Scale
max. 3.0 Gardner
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Flash Point (SDS)
160.0 °C
Free Glycerine Content
max. 5.0 %
HLB Value
3.0-4.0
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IATA/ICAO UN Number
None
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG UN Number
None
Insoluble in (SDS)
Hot water
Item Number
Melting Point (SDS)
20.0 °C
Odor (SDS)
Bland fatty
Other Hazards
None .
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not an oxidizer
Principal
Saponification Value
160.0-175.0 mg KOH/g
Specific Gravity (SDS)
0.95
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
None
Viscosity (SDS)
110.0 cSt
pH (SDS)
4.5-5.5
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 3.0 GardnerGardner
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 2.5 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gAOCS Cd 3d-63
Free Glycerine Contentmax. 5.0 %%AOCS Ca 14-56
HLB Value3.0-4.0-
Saponification Value160.0-175.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gAOCS Cd 3-25
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alpha Monoglycerides Contentmin. 50.0 %%AOCS Cd 11-57 as oleate
Butylated Hydroxytoluene Content0.02 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point (SDS)160.0 °C°CASTM D3278
Melting Point (SDS)20.0 °C°C
Specific Gravity (SDS)0.95-
Viscosity (SDS)110.0 cStcStat 40°C
pH (SDS)4.5-5.5-