Monostearin (Glyceryl Monostearate)-CAS 31566-31-1
Product Name: Monostearin (Glyceryl Monostearate)
Chemical Name: Glycerol 1-monostearate / Octadecanoic acid 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
CAS No.: 31566-31-1
Purity: 99% Min, Cosmetic Grade
Appearance: White Waxy Flakes or White Fine Powder
Molecular Weight: 358.56
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1KG
Solubility: Insoluble in Water, Soluble in Hot Ethanol, Grease and Organic Solvents
Key Characteristics: Excellent emulsifying performance, stable thickening capacity, good lubricity, mild and non-irritating, high compatibility
Storage Condition: Sealed, Dry and Cool Environment, Avoid High Temperature, Humidity and Direct Sunlight
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Application: Multifunctional cosmetic emulsifier, thickener and stabilizer for skincare and personal care formula systems
Monostearin, Glyceryl Monostearate, Cosmetic Grade Monostearin, Cosmetic Emulsifier, Oil Water Stabilizer, Bulk Monostearin Thickener
Monostearin (Glyceryl Monostearate)-CAS 31566-31-1
Cosmetic Grade Monostearin (Glyceryl Monostearate) is a high-purity non-ionic surfactant refined from plant-based fatty acid raw materials. It possesses excellent oil-water emulsifying, thickening and stabilizing properties, which can effectively fuse oil and water phases in cosmetic formulas to avoid delamination and precipitation. This raw material features mild formula activity, good lubricating and skin-feel modifying effects, and will not cause irritation to skin. It can significantly improve the texture uniformity and long-term stability of emulsified products. Fully compliant with global cosmetic safety standards, it is a universal and essential functional additive for various creams, lotions and emulsified skincare products.

Key Benefits
• Powerful Oil-Water Emulsification: Perfectly fuse oil and water phases, form uniform and stable emulsion system without stratification.
• Excellent Thickening & Stabilizing: Effectively adjust formula viscosity, optimize product texture and extend shelf stability.
• Mild & Skin-Friendly: Plant-derived non-ionic formula, low irritation, safe for daily skincare formula addition.
• Good Lubricating & Softening: Improve product spreadability, endow skin smooth and soft touch after application.
• Wide Formula Compatibility: Compatible with most surfactants and cosmetic raw materials, no component conflict.
• Global Safety Compliance: High-purity cosmetic grade material, compliant with EU, FDA and international cosmetic regulations.
Applications
• Moisturizing Cream & Lotion: Applied in facial cream, body cream and moisturizing lotion for emulsification and thickening stabilization.
• Daily Personal Care Products: Added into hand cream, body lotion and skin care paste to optimize texture and stability.
• Emulsified Skincare Formulas: Suitable for various oil-water mixed emulsified systems to prevent delamination and precipitation.
• Soft-Feel Cosmetic Products: Used in skincare products that require smooth and soft application feeling to improve user experience.
• Universal Cosmetic Auxiliary: Support customized development of various medium and low viscosity cosmetic emulsions.
Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
Test Item | Standard Specification | Test Result |
Product Name | Monostearin (Glyceryl Monostearate) | Compliant |
CAS No. | 31566-31-1 | Compliant |
Appearance | White Waxy Flakes or White Fine Powder | Compliant |
Purity | ≥99.0% | 99.62% |
Melting Point | 58℃ - 63℃ | 60.5℃ |
Acid Value | ≤2.0 mg/g | 0.86 mg/g |
Loss on Drying | ≤0.2% | 0.07% |
Heavy Metal (Pb) | ≤10ppm | Qualified |
Heavy Metal (As) | ≤2ppm | Qualified |
Microorganism | Compliant with Cosmetic Grade Standard | Qualified |
Conclusion | Conforms to cosmetic grade quality standard | Qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Q1: What is the MOQ of cosmetic grade Monostearin? A1: The standard MOQ is 1KG, and sample orders are supported for quality testing.
• Q2: What export compliance documents can you provide? A2: We provide complete COA, MSDS and full set of global customs clearance documents.
• Q3: Does Monostearin meet international cosmetic safety standards? A3: It complies with EU, FDA and mainstream global cosmetic raw material regulations.
• Q4: What is the delivery time for bulk powder orders? A4: In-stock products can be shipped within 3-5 working days after payment confirmation.
• Q5: Can you provide emulsifying formula technical guidance? A5: Professional formula matching and technical support are available for bulk clients.
• Q6: Do you support long-term stable large-batch supply? A6: Sufficient factory capacity ensures year-round continuous and stable bulk supply.
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