glycerol monostearate, commonly known as gms, is an monoglyceride commonly used as an emulsifier. it takes the form of a white, odorless, and sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic chemically it is the glycerol ester of stearic acid. It holds application in plastics, masterbatch, pigments, food emulsifiers, cosmetics, pvc additives for 1 pack, ice creams and textile auxillaries as softner.