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AllanChem | Stearic Acid

AllanChem Stearic Acid is an organic acid that is used as a lubricant, emulsion stabilizer, fragrance ingredient, cleansing agent, and refatting agent in chemical manufacturing.

Brand: AllanChem (204 products)

INCI Name: Stearic Acid

Ingredient Name: Stearic Acid

Chemical Name: Stearic acid

CAS Number: 57-11-4

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizer, Fatty Acid & Lipid, Fragrance, Lubricant, Refatting Agent, Stabilizer

Grade: Pharma Grade

Synonyms: 1-Heptadecanecarboxylate, 1-Heptadecanecarboxylic Acid, Cetylacetic Acid, Fatty Acids C16-18, N-Octadecanoate, N-Octadecanoic Acid, Octadecanoate, Octadecanoic Acid, OLA, Stearate, Stearic Acid Cherry, Stearophanate, Stearophanic Acid

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Fine powder
Fatty Acid Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C₁₂max. 1.0-GC/Current NF Monograph
C₁₄max. 1.5-GC/Current NF Monograph
C₁₆52 - 56-GC/Current NF Monograph
C₁₈42 - 48-Current NF
C₁₆ + C₁₈90 - 100-Current NF
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Microbial Countmax. 10cfu/gFDA-BAM
Total Yeast & Mold Countmax. 10cfu/gFDA-BAM
Escherichia coliNegativeMPN/gFDA-BAM
SalmonellaAbsent/²5gFDA-BAM
Staphylococcus aureusAbsentcfu/gFDA-BAM
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
100 Mesh99 - 100%Particle Size Analyser CILAS 990L
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Freezing Point53 - 59°C-
Acid Value194 - 212mg KOH/g-
Titer54 - 56.6°CAOCS Tr 1a 64/NF <651>
Saponification Value206 - 211mg KOH/gCurent USP
lodine Valuemax. 0.5gl₂/100gCurrent USP <401
Colormax. 0.1R/1.0Y-AOCS Cc 13b-45, Lovibond Cell
Color Transmittance (440)min. 92%UVS
Color Transmittance (550)min. 93%UVS
Unsaponifiable Mattermax. 0.5%AOCS Tk 1a-64
Moisture Contentmax. 0.3%Karl Fischer
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.1%Current NF <281>
Heavy Metalsmax. 10ppmCurrent NF <231>
Bulk Density410 - 485kg/m³Curent USP
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 1.0ppmAAS
Nickel Contentmax. 1.0ppm-
Cadmium Contentmax. 2.0ppmCurrent NF <2232>
Lead Contentmax. 0.5ppmCurrent NF <2232>
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1ppmCurrent NF <2232>

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Regional Availability
  • Central America
  • Mexico
  • North America
Packaging Information

800 Cartons X 50 Lbs