IMWITOR® 491
O/W Emulsifiers
Appearance
Off-white powder
Listed in
USP-NF | UNII Code (FDA): 230OU9XXE4
Chemical description / monograph name
USP-NF: Glyceryl Monostearate
Melting Point [°C]
66 – 77
HLB Value
~ 4
Monoglycerides [%]
≥ 90.0%
Additional quality information
NON-GMP
Applications
Emulsifiers
Properties and application
Lipophilic matrix suitable for oral solid dosage forms (granulation, hot melt technique), used as tablet lubricant, O/W co-emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, stiffening and dispersing agent for pigments.
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