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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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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    INCI Name
    Ingredient Name
    Agrochemical Functions
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    Cleaning Ingredients Functions
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    57-11-4
    EC No.
    200-313-4
    Chemical Structure

    Mosselman Stearic Acid 1898 (57-11-4) - Chemical Structure

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    Applications & Uses

    Application Format
    Bath & Shower Applications
    Home Care Applications

    Properties

    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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