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