Glycerol monooleate is used as a Water-in-oil emulsifier with a high degree of water absorbency, good resistance to temperature fluctuations for soft creams. Used in bath oil as emollient and spreading agent, in make-up as pigment dispersant and in vanishing and moisturizing cream to impart slip. GMO is also used as a lubricant and antistatic aid in processing PVC films & frequently used as a rust preventive additive for compounded oils.