IMWITOR® 491 (Glyceryl Stearate) is sourced and derived from a vegetable sources, it appears as white to yellow, waxy powder.

 IMWITOR® 491 acts as a tablet lubricant, co-emulsifier, emulsion stabiliser, stiffening and dispersing agent for pharmaceutical production.

IMWITOR® 491 is insoluble in water, soluble in fatty oils, mineral oil, diethyl ether, acetone and hot ethyl alcohol.

IMWITOR® 900 K by IOI Oleo is a non-ionic co-emulsifier for O/W emulsions. It is an ester of natural stearic and palmitic acid esterified with glycerol. It is 100% natural, vegan and compatible with skin. It does not contain additives, residues of antioxidants, stabilizers, solvents or unsaturated components. Because of surface-active properties, it functions as solubilizing and binding agent, dispersing adjuvants, softeners and consistency regulators. It is applicable for hot/cold and hot/hot processes. IMWITOR® 900 K finds application in formulating lotions, creams, powders, skin cleansing products, makeup bases and foundations, mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner, hair conditioners and sun care products. It is ECOCERT and COSMOS approved. It has a shelf life of 24 months.