glycerides C14-18 mono- and di-

Glycerides C14-18 mono- and di- (CAS 67701-33-1) is a mixed partial glyceride fraction derived from C14–C18 fatty acids. It is used commercially as an emulsifier and plasticizer across food, personal care, and polymer applications.

Known in food manufacturing as E471, it stabilizes oil-water systems and modifies texture in finished products. In baked goods and margarine, it controls fat crystallization and extends shelf life by maintaining emulsion stability.

Personal care formulators incorporate it into creams and lotions as an emulsifier and co-emulsifier. This improves skin feel and product consistency while ensuring the stability of the formulation throughout its shelf life.

In plastics processing, it functions as a plasticizer and lubricant for PVC and other polymer systems. It reduces melt viscosity and improves the surface finish in various extruded or calendered products.

It also finds use in bread improvers and shortening blends, where it conditions dough and optimizes crumb structure. This versatile ingredient is essential for achieving specific textural properties in industrial food production.

Supplied as a cream to off-white waxy solid, it is typically available in flake, bead, or pastille form for ease of handling. Food-grade material is manufactured to meet FCC and USP quality standards.

Technical-grade options are also available for polymer and industrial applications. Drum and bulk packaging are standard, with kosher and halal certifications commonly available depending on the specific feedstock origin.