Glyceryl monostearate

جليسريل مونوستيارات

KindExcipient
ClassSurfactants & emulsifiers — nonionic (glycerol fatty-acid ester)
SynonymsGMS, Glycerol monostearate, Monostearin, Imwitor 900, Cutina GMS, E471 (part)
Common uses / formsEmulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, thickener/opacifier, sustained-release matrix and tablet lubricant; topical creams and oral solids.
PropertiesNonionic, HLB ~3.8 (self-emulsifying 'SE' grades higher via added soap); white waxy solid/flakes, mp ~55-60°C. Compendial grades defined by monoester content (e.g. 40-55).
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsChina, India, EU, USA, Malaysia
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesDistinguish plain GMS from self-emulsifying (SE) grade; specify monoglyceride content and palm vs other fat origin. EP monograph is 'Glycerol monostearate 40-55'.
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Glyceryl monostearate — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-glyceryl-monostearate.html