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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.

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

    Chemical Family
    Chemical Name
    Fragrance Ingredient Class
    INCI Name
    Ingredient Name
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Fine powder
    Fatty Acid Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    C₁₂max. 1.0GC/Current NF Monograph
    C₁₄max. 1.5GC/Current NF Monograph
    C₁₆52 - 56GC/Current NF Monograph
    C₁₈42 - 48Current NF
    C₁₆ + C₁₈90 - 100Current 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/1.0YAOCS 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>

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

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

    800 Cartons X 50 Lbs