Kolliwax® GMS II is a white to slightly yellowish, hydrophilic wax, which is supplied as powder. On account of its consistency giving characteristics it is mainly used for the viscosity adjustment in pharmaceutical O/W emulsions. Kolliwax® GMS II is an off-white to slightly yellowish, waxy substance derived from natural resources such as coconut- and palm kernel oil. It contains mostly monoand diesters of mainly stearic (C18), but also palmitic (C16) acid with glycerol. Kolliwax® GMS II is practically insoluble in water, but soluble in hot ethanol (> 50% at 60 °C).Owing to free hydroxyl groups on the glycerol end of the molecule, the product exhibits an amphiphilic character that is reflected in the HLB value of approx. 3.8, and a melting point of 54 – 64 °C, which is significantly higher than that of the respective triglycerides (please refer to the documents on our Novata®Grades for further information).
| Manufacturer | BASF |
| Chemical name: | Glycerol monostearate 40-55 (type II) (Ph.Eur.), Mono- and Di-glycerides (USP/NF) |
| Former trade name: | Cutina® GMS V PH |
| CAS-No: | – |
| Regulatory Status: | Kolliwax® GMS II complies with the following compendial monographs: Ph.Eur.: Glycerol monostearate 40-55 (type II) USP/NF: Mono- and Diglycerides |
| Functionalities: | Additives, Viscosity modifiers |
| Packaging Size: | 25KG Plastic film bags |
| Country of Origin: | Germany |
