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Profile on Glycerol esters
GENERAL DETAILS
Description Value
Formula C21H40O4
Mol wt. 356.54
H.S. code 3402.13
CAS No. 25496-72-4
Physical state white waxy paste
Melting point 36 - 40 C
Solubility in water Insoluble
PH 5 - 7 (10% Solution)
Stability Stable under ordinary conditions
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Profile on Glycerol esters
Product range
Glycerol mono and tri oleate; Glycerol mono and tri stearate
Glycerol mono laurate Glycerol ricinoleate
Mono and diglyceride
Production capacity 12000 tonnes per annum (products including sorbitan ester, glycol
esters, fatty alcohol esters and glycerol esters)
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Profile on Glycerol esters
Global Manufacturers
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Profile on Glycerol esters
TRADE ANALYSIS
30.00
25.00 27.67
20.00
20.84
15.00
10.00
9.70
5.00
5.04
0.00
2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
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Profile on Glycerol esters
COCHIN
19%
NHAVA
81%
TURKEY
23%
SOUTH AFRICA
SRI LANKA 58%
19%
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Profile on Glycerol esters
DEMAND ANALYSIS
Period April 2012 to March 2013
Indian demand for glycerol monoleate Around 4000 tonnes per annum