DATEM Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester of Mono- and Diglycerides
DATEM supplier in Malaysia for food, personal-care and ingredient manufacturers purchasing a defined emulsifier grade. The name refers to diacetyl tartaric acid ester of mono- and diglycerides, a family whose physical form and composition need to be stated in the buying specification.
Commercial forms include free-flowing powder or granules, flakes, beads and grade-specific waxy solids. Buyers can define the mono- and diglyceride basis, fatty-acid and ester profile, acid and saponification values, dispersibility and melting or softening behaviour needed by their process.
Food manufacturers use DATEM in bakery doughs, bread, flour preparations, dry premixes and selected emulsions. Personal-care formulators may evaluate a suitable grade in conditioners, creams, lotions, cleansers and related toiletries where compatibility and incorporation method are established in the finished base.
DATEM is not an alternate name for distilled monoglycerides, lecithin, polysorbates, sorbitan esters or a branded emulsifier blend. Send the required form, composition, application, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documents and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- Grade
- food, personal care, powder, flake
- Appearance
- white to ivory powder, flakes, beads or a grade-specific waxy solid
DATEM grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powdered DATEM | free-flowing white to ivory powder or granules | — | Bakery, flour, seasoning and dry-premix manufacture where DATEM must be distributed through a dry ingredient system against a defined composition and dispersibility specification. | Confirm the required dry pack format with the quotation. |
| Flake, bead or waxy DATEM | flakes, beads or a grade-specific waxy solid | — | Food emulsions, conditioner bases, creams, lotions and other manufacturing processes that incorporate DATEM through a heated or dispersed emulsifier phase. | Confirm the required solid pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy DATEM from ChemTrade
Request a quote for DATEM
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Product identity | diacetyl tartaric acid ester family based on mono- and diglycerides | — |
| Physical form | powder, granules, flakes, beads or waxy solid as specified | — |
| Appearance | white to ivory, with colour and texture dependent on the quoted grade | — |
| Composition basis | mono- and diglyceride basis and fatty-acid profile declared for the grade | — |
| Ester profile | acid value, saponification value and ester composition stated when required | — |
| Processing profile | dispersibility and melting or softening behaviour specified for the application | — |
| Grade controls | moisture, free glycerol, tartaric-acid-related composition and residual acidity controls as applicable to the selected DATEM grade | — |
DATEM applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry and clean place. Protect DATEM from moisture, contamination and excessive heat, and follow the storage and handling information provided for the quoted grade.
Common questions about DATEM
What does DATEM mean?
DATEM is the common abbreviation for diacetyl tartaric acid ester of mono- and diglycerides. It describes an ester-family ingredient rather than one pure molecular compound.
Does DATEM have one fixed composition or HLB value?
No. DATEM grades can vary with their mono- and diglyceride basis, fatty-acid profile and esterification profile. Select the grade using its full specification and application behaviour rather than assuming one universal composition or HLB value.
What is the difference between powdered and flake DATEM?
Powder or granules suit dry dosing and premixing, while flakes, beads or a waxy solid can suit processes that melt or disperse the emulsifier phase. State the receiving process and preferred incorporation method.
Is DATEM the same as mono- and diglycerides, lecithin or polysorbates?
No. Mono- and diglycerides form part of the DATEM composition basis, but DATEM has a distinct ester profile. Lecithin, polysorbates and other emulsifiers also have separate identities and specifications.
Which specifications should be stated for DATEM?
Buyers commonly define physical form, appearance, composition basis, acid value, saponification value, dispersibility, melting behaviour, moisture and relevant residual-composition controls without assuming one standard value.
Can the same DATEM grade be assumed suitable for food and personal care?
No. Food and personal-care manufacturers may require different composition, processing, documentation and finished-formulation criteria. State the intended use and evaluate the quoted grade in the actual process.
Does this page cover branded emulsifier blends or bakery improver mixes?
No. It covers DATEM as a bulk ingredient. A branded emulsifier system, bakery improver, conditioner base or other premix may contain DATEM with additional ingredients and needs its own complete formulation specification.
What is needed for a DATEM quotation in Malaysia?
Provide the physical form, intended application, target composition and processing specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention packing and document needs so they can be addressed with the quotation.