Imwitor® 948

Imwitor® 948 is a non-ionic, polar co-emulsifier for O/W emulsions with an estimated HLB of 3. It is 100% natural, available in RSPO MB certified grade, vegan and produced exclusively in Germany. It is produced by the esterification of plant-derived glycerol with vegetable sourced fatty acids, chiefly oleic acid, consisting mainly of the monooleate. Imwitor® 948 is an amber-coloured, oily liquid, which can partly solidify at room temperature and has a characteristic odour. It contains an antioxidant (tocopherol).

Synonyms
Glycerol Mono-oleate BP, Aldo MO, Atlas G-695, Capmul GMO, glycerol-1-oleate, HallStar GMO, Kessco GMO, Ligalub, monolein, Monomuls 90-O18, Peceol, Priolube 1408, Stepan GMO, Tegin
Chemical Formula
C21H42O4
CAS Number
91744-20-6
INCI name(s)
Glyceryl Oleate

Characteristics

Molar Weight
358,5 g/mol
Melting Point
62ºC
Flash Point
> 180 °C
Density
1 g/cm³
Forms
Liquid, Yellow, Paste

Uses and applications

Key applications

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Stabilizer
  • Beauty products