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Mosselman Stearic Acid 1892 (67701-03-5)

Mosselman Stearic Acid 1892 (67701-03-5) is the most common saturated fatty acid occuring in natural fats. The commercial stea-ric acid contains palmitic and stearic acid.

INCI Name: Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid

Ingredient Name: Stearic Acid

Functions: Emulsifier, Fat & Oil, Fatty Acid & Lipid, Surfactant

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Cold-Pressed, Credo Clean Standard, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Palmitic acid,
Stearic acid
INCI Name
Palmitic Acid,
Stearic Acid
Ingredient Name
Stearic Acid
Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin,
Plant Origin,
Vegetable Origin
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
Fat & Oil
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier,
Surfactant
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier,
Surfactant
Food Ingredients Functions
Fatty Acid & Lipid
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Fatty Acid & Lipid
EINECS-No.
266-928-5
Technologies
Animal Feed & Nutrition,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers
Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
Other Functional Additives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Fatty Acids & Specialty Lipids
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Fatty Acids, Specialty Lipids & Oils
Animal Feed & Nutrition — Nutritional Ingredients
Fats & Oils
Animal Feed & Nutrition — Production Aids and Processing Additives
Other Production & Processing Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Blends & Other Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Blends & Other Cleansers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Emulsifying
Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora,
Cold-Pressed,
Credo Clean Standard,
Halal,
Kosher,
Natural,
Naturally Derived,
Organic,
Plant-Based,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
HII Features
Emulsifying

Applications & Uses

Markets
Food & Nutrition,
HI&I Care,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower
HI&I Care — Home Care
Air Care
Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Application Format
Bar,
Rinse Off
Bath & Shower Applications
Bar Soaps
Home Care Applications
Candle
Applications and Uses
  • Stearic acid is used in the manufacture of stearates, lubricants, soaps, cosmetics, etc.
  • Further applications are in rubber compounds, coatings, food packaging and candles.

Properties

Physical Form
Solid
Appearance
White solid
Insoluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iodine Valuemax. 1g I2/100g-
Fatty Acid Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C16 Palmitic Contentmax. 8%-
C18 Stearic Contentmin. 92%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value195-202mg KOH/g-
Color Lovibond 5 ¼ ”max. 2Y-0.5R--
Density (at 20°C)845kg/m³-
Saponification Value196-203mg KOH/g-
Titer65-69°C-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
EU Compliant,
Halal,
Kosher,
RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil,
RSPO MassBalance Certified
Chemical Inventories
EINECS (EU)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags,
Super Sacks
Packaging Information

25 kg bags, 600 kg bigbags