At a Glance
Material Family
Amines & Amides
Record Type
UVCB
Primary Role
Crosslinking / Curing · pH Adjustment
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Used as an internal plasticizer in cellulose-ester and biopolymer films to improve flexibility, fold endurance, and resistance to brittleness.
- ▸ Applied as a glossy protective barrier coating on confectionery, nuts, and fresh produce to slow moisture migration and oxygen ingress.
- ▸ Functions as a lubricant, mold-release, and anti-sticking agent in food processing and industrial molding/forming operations.
- ▸ Serves as a low-HLB emollient and texture/spreadability modifier in creams, lotions, sticks, and color-cosmetic formulations.
- ▸ Acts as an aerating emulsifier and crumb-softening agent in baked goods, shortenings, icings, and whipped toppings (E472a).
Physical Properties
Appearance
Clear pale-yellow oily liquid (typical)
Physical State
Liquid at 20 C (typical)
Acid Value
<=6 mg KOH/g (typical, JECFA/FCC spec)
Specific Gravity
0.95-0.98 (typical)
Flash Point
>200 C (typical)
Water Solubility
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils, fats, and ethanol (typical)
HLB
~2-3 (typical, low-HLB lipophilic emulsifier)
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
8029-92-3
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Distilled Diacetylated Monoglyceride is a specialized food-grade emulsifier designed to improve texture and stability in various formulations.
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