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Distilled Monoglycerides, DMG (E 471)
Distilled monoglycerides (DMG) for U.S. manufacturers, from vetted producers. FCC / USP grade on request. Download the sample spec sheet, then send us your grade and quantity.
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Key facts
| CAS No. | 123-94-4 |
|---|---|
| E-number (EU) | E 471 |
| Description | The product varies from a pale yellow to pale brown oily liquid to a white or slightly off-white hard waxy solid. The solids may be in the form of flakes, powders or small beads. |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and toluene at 50 °C |
| Grades | EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 471) sample spec · FCC / USP available on request for U.S. food/pharma use |
| Origin | Confirmed in every offer; stated per lot on the COA |
| Storage, shelf life, packaging | Per the producer's specification, on request |
What distilled monoglycerides (DMG) are
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids consist of mixtures of glycerol mono-, di- and tri-esters of fatty acids occurring in food oils and fats. They may contain small amounts of free fatty acids and glycerol. The product varies from a pale yellow to pale brown oily liquid to a white or slightly off-white hard waxy solid. The solids may be in the form of flakes, powders or small beads. Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and toluene at 50 °C. (Source: EU Regulation 231/2012, E 471.)
Applications by industry
Sample specification
Values from EU Regulation 231/2012 (E 471), consolidated text of 18.08.2026. Actual values depend on the producer; the producer's specification and the COA for your lot are available on request.
| Assay | Content of mono- and di-esters: not less than 70 % Content of erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in the mono/diglyceride: Not more than 0,2 % (only if added to food for infants and young children) Not more than 0,5 % (for all uses except for foods intended for infants and young children) |
|---|---|
| Water content | Not more than 2 % (Karl Fischer method) |
| Acid value | Not more than 6 |
| Free glycerol | Not more than 7 % |
| Polyglycerols | Not more than 4 % diglycerol and not more than 1 % higher polyglycerols both based on total glycerol content |
| Arsenic | Not more than 0,1 mg/kg |
| Lead | Not more than 0,1 mg/kg |
| Mercury | Not more than 0,1 mg/kg |
| Cadmium | Not more than 0,1 mg/kg |
| Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD | Not more than 0,75 mg/kg (only if added to food for infants and young children) Not more than 2,5 mg/kg (for all uses except for foods intended for infants and young children) |
| Glycidyl esters of fatty acids, expressed as glycidol | From 30 July 2023 until 30 January 2024, not more than 5 mg/kg if added to food for infants and young children) and not more than 10 mg/kg for all other uses. From 30 January 2024, not more than 5 mg/kg for all uses. |
| Total glycerol | Not less than 16 % and not more than 33 % |
| Sulphated ash | Not more than 0,5 % determined at 800 ± 25 °C |
Download the full spec sheet (PDF)
Documents and sourcing
Droplet promise. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.
Data sheet, SDS and COA on request. Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot.
Questions buyers ask
What is distilled monoglycerides (DMG) used for?
Typical uses by industry. Food & beverage: Emulsifier in bakery, margarine and ice cream. Suitability for your product and market is confirmed with the producer's specification.
Which grades can McBoeck supply?
Food grade to EU Regulation 231/2012 (E 471). FCC / USP grade is available on request for U.S. food and pharma use. Particle size and other grade details follow the producer's specification, on request.
Which documents come with distilled monoglycerides (DMG)?
Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request.
What does the sample spec sheet show?
Limits for assay, water content, acid value, free glycerol, polyglycerols, arsenic, lead, mercury, cadmium, sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-mcpd) and 3-mcpd fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-mcpd, glycidyl esters of fatty acids, expressed as glycidol, total glycerol and sulphated ash, taken from EU Regulation 231/2012. Actual values depend on the producer; the producer's specification and the lot COA are available on request.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the grade, quantity and delivery location through the quote form or at [email protected]. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.
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Need distilled monoglycerides (DMG)?
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