What is Glycerol tristearate CAS 555-43-1?
Glycerol tristearate CAS 555-43-1, also referred to as glyceryl tristearate or tristearin, occurs naturally in certain animal and vegetable fats (such as tallow and cocoa butter) but is primarily produced synthetically or via hydrogenation for consistent quality, functioning as a recognized food additive (e.g., formulation aid, crystallization accelerator) and excipient in regulated sectors like food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Specifications
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
off-white to cream powder |
| Melting Point |
72-75 °C |
| Boiling point |
260 °C |
| Density |
0.862 |
| Fp |
327 °C |
| Storage Condition |
-20°C |
Features
- High Saturation: Fully saturated structure from stearic acid for stability.
- Emulsifying Ability: Helps stabilize fat-water systems in formulations.
- Texture Modifier: Controls crystallization and improves mouthfeel.
- Lubricating Effect: Reduces friction in processing and products.
Applications
- Food Processing: Acts as crystallization accelerator in chocolate and cocoa products.
- Confectionery Aid: Serves as formulation aid in candies and coatings.
- Fats Oils: Used in winterization, fractionation, and fat blending.
- Cosmetics Emollient: Provides skin conditioning and viscosity control in creams.
- Pharmaceutical Excipient: Functions in lipid matrices for drug delivery and stabilization.
- Industrial Uses: Employed in candles, soaps, textile sizes, and lubricants.
Packaging
Mikem offers flexible packaging options, including 25 kg of fiber drums for liquid products and 15–25 kg PP/PE bags for powder products, all customizable to meet your specific needs.