Kemester 5500 Glyceryl monostearate Crompton-Witco Plasticizers >> Sorbitol/ Glycerol Waxes & Paraffin KEMESTER 5500 Glyceryl Monostearate CTFA Name: Glyceryl Stearate Cosmetic emollient/humectant. Textile lubricant. Antistat and lubricant for plastics. Glyceryl monoesters such as glyceryl monostearate are widely used in polymer applications to impart such properties as antistatic qualities and lubricity. These lubricants are often used as part of a package designed specifically to meet certain requirements, and the Witco Technical Service Group can help in development of such formulations. Kemester 5500 is one of a number of Glyceryl Monostearate products offered by Witco, and has been found to be among the most useful in polymer processing and modification. Glyceryl monostearate. Used as a humectant, lubricant and antistatic agent in polymer processing and modification.