Description

Triglycerol Monolaurate is a non-ionic, food-grade surfactant and emulsifier derived from glycerin and lauric acid. This versatile compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, stabilizing, and conditioning properties, making it a key functional ingredient in numerous formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the food, personal care, and cosmetic industries seeking to create stable, high-quality emulsions and improve product texture.

Application

• Food Industry: Acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer in baked goods, dairy products (like whipped toppings and ice cream), and margarines to ensure consistent texture and prolong shelf life.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners for its emulsifying and skin-conditioning properties, helping to create smooth, stable formulations.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a non-irritating emulsifier and solubilizer in topical ointments, creams, and controlled-release drug delivery systems.
• Industrial Applications: Functions as a lubricant, anti-static agent, and emulsifier in textile processing, plastic manufacturing, and specialty chemical synthesis.
• Animal Feed: Employed as an emulsifier in feed pellets to improve fat dispersion and nutrient absorption.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triglycerol Monolaurate
CAS No.	60599-38-4
Molecular Formula	C21H42O8
Molecular Weight	422.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Triglyceryl Monolaurate; Polyglycerol-3 Laurate; Decanoic acid, ester with triglycerol; Lauric acid, triglycerol ester; Triglycerol Laurate; PG3 Laurate; E475 (when used as a food additive); Polyglycerol Ester of Fatty Acids
EINECS	262-340-1

Quality Control

Our Triglycerol Monolaurate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets relevant food-grade specifications, including potential compliance with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and EU food additive regulation (E475) standards where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, composition, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Triglycerol Esters)	Min. 90.0%
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	140 - 160 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	300 - 350 mg KOH/g
Water Content	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.