CAPMUL® GMS-50K

CAPMUL® GMS-50K is a mono-diglyceride of hydrogenated soybean oil. A multi-functional emulsifier that acts as a surfactant, opacifier, and lubricant.

Principal: Abitec Corporation

INCI Name: Glyceryl Stearate

Chemical Name: Glycerol Monostearate

Functions: Coating System, Emollient, Emulsifier, Lubricant, Lubricant, Opacifier, Opacifier, Surfactant, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Dairy-free

Dosage Form: Suppositories, Tablets

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

50lb (22.68 kg) cartons

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Condition
  • Store in a dry location at about 68-77°F.
  • Retest/requalify 12 months after date of manufacture.

Other

ADR/RID/ADN Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
ADR/RID/ADN UN Number
Not Applicable
Alpha Monoglycerides Content
min. 50.0 %
Appearance
Ivory-white free-flowing powder (beads)
Appearance (SDS)
White powder
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Combustible dust
Flash Point (SDS)
min. 248.9 °C
Free Glycerin Content
max. 1.5 %
Heptadecanoic Acid Content
max. 1.0 %
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IATA/ICAO UN Number
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
IMO/IMDG UN Number
Not Applicable
Iodine Value
max. 5.0 cg/g
Item Number
Lauric Acid Content
max. 1.0 %
Melting Point
60.0-63.0 °C
Melting Point (SDS)
58.0 °C
Myristic Acid Content
max. 1.0 %
Odor (SDS)
Typical fatty odor
Oleic Acid Content
max. 3.0 %
Other Hazards
None.
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not an oxidizer
Palmitic Acid C16 Nutrient Value
8.0-12.0 %
Principal
Stearic Acid Content
85.0-95.0 %
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Not Applicable
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Vapor Density (SDS)
min. 1.0 g/m³
Vapor Pressure (SDS)
max. 1.0 mm Hg
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iodine Valuemax. 5.0 cg/gcg/gUSP 401
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point60.0-63.0 °C°C
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alpha Monoglycerides Contentmin. 50.0 %%AOCS Cd 11-57
Free Glycerin Contentmax. 1.5 %%AOCS Ca 14-56
Heptadecanoic Acid Contentmax. 1.0 %%
Lauric Acid Contentmax. 1.0 %%
Myristic Acid Contentmax. 1.0 %%
Oleic Acid Contentmax. 3.0 %%
Stearic Acid Content85.0-95.0 %%
Nutritional Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Palmitic Acid C16 Nutrient Value8.0-12.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point (SDS)min. 248.9 °C°CCleveland Open Cup
Melting Point (SDS)58.0 °C°C
Vapor Density (SDS)min. 1.0 g/m³g/m³Air = 1
Vapor Pressure (SDS)max. 1.0 mm Hgmm HgAt 25°C