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Mosselman Stearic Acid 50 Powder EP 10.4 - Food Grade (67701-03-5)

Mosselman Stearic Acid 50 Powder EP 10.4 - Food Grade (67701-03-5) is the most common saturated fatty acid occurring in natural fats. The commercial stearic acid contains palmitic and stearic acid.

Ingredient Name: Stearic Acid

Functions: Fatty Acid & Lipid

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Naturally Derived

Physical Form: Powder

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    EINECS No
    266-928-5

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Solubility
    Appearance
    White or yellowish-white powder
    Insoluble in
    Water
    Soluble in
    Ethanol 96%, Light petroleum (bp:50-70°C).
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Particles Size Passes (max. 500 μm)98%Afnor Sieve
    Fatty Acid Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    C18 Stearic Content40-60%—
    C16 + C18 Contentmin. 96%—
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.1%—
    Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm—
    Unsaponifiable Mattermax. 1.5%—
    Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm—
    Water Contentmax. 0.2%—
    Lead Contentmax. 1ppm—
    Iodine Valuemax. 4g I₂/100 g—
    Freezing Point (= Identification A)53-59°C—
    Acid Value (= Identification B)194-212mg KOH/g—
    Assay (E570)min. 98%—

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    Packaging & Availability

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