Glycerol monostearate 40-55 are available in two types according to the proportion of stearic acid in the mixture. They are manufactured by conversion of fatty acid (obtained from vegetable oil) with glycerin.
White to slightly yellowish hydrophilic wax powder
Used as a viscosity regulatory in and/or non-ionic co-emulsifiers in pharmaceutical emulsions. Also used as a plasticizer, lubricant and as a matrix for controlled release dosage forms.
