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Mosselman Stearic Acid 1898 (57-11-4)

Mosselman Stearic Acid 1898 (57-11-4) is the most common saturated fatty acid occurring in natural fats. The commercial stearic acid contains palmitic and stearic acid. Stearic acid is used in the manufacture of stearates, lubricants, soaps, cosmetics etc. Further applications are in rubber compounds, coatings, food packaging and candles.

INCI Name: Stearic Acid

Ingredient Name: Stearic Acid

CAS Number: 57-11-4

Functions: Emulsifier, Fatty Acid & Lipid, Intermediate, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Chemical Family: Fatty Acids, Organic Acids

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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Physical Form
Appearance
Waxy white to yellowish cristalline solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solidification Point67-70°C-
Titer68--
Fatty Acid Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C18 Stearic Contentmin. 98%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iodine Valuemax. 2g I₂/100 g-
Colormax. 5Y/0.5RLovibond 5 ¼ ”-
Acid Value194-201mg KOH/g-
Saponification Value195-202mg KOH/g-

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