Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Uses
- Stearic acid is used as a major component in Lithium and calcium based multipurpose heavy duty greases.
- It is used in Cosmetics, wax blends, polishes,inks and hot melt adhesives.
- It is used in coatings of both solvent and water based system and plasticizer.
- Stearic Acid is used as an activator and internal lubricant for natural and synthetic rubbers.
- Stearic acid is a source of industrial Oleo chemicals.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Acid Value min. 175.0 Mg of KOHl g. T.M. 6 Iodine Value max. 4.0 gf/l00g T.M. 9 Saponification Value 180-190 Mg of KOHl g T.M. 7 Hydroxyl Value min. 155.0 Mg of KOHl g T.M. 8 Melting Point (slip method) 72-76 °C T.M.4 Lovibond Color in 5 l/4" cell As Y +5R Y=20.0 R=4.0 - T.M.3.A. Color max. 7.0 Gardener T.M. 3.B
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance