MASCID® 1802 stearic acid is derived from sustainable palm oil and is COSMOS-approved, vegan, non-GMO, and non-allergenic. Applications include emollients, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and conditioners (in creams, lotions, shampoos, and body washes). With excellent refatting, smoothing, and anti-irritating properties, it makes perfect applications in skin, sun, hair, and lip care. Other applications include a rheology modifier for high-quality formulation creations.

INCI Name: Stearic Acid

Functions: Anti-Irritant, Anti-Static Agent, Carrier, Conditioner, Emollient, Emulsifier, Emulsion Stabilizer, Softener, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Origin: Oleochemical, Synthetic

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Halal, Kosher, Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, EFfCI GMP Certified, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, FSSC 22000, Gluten-free, Halal, IECIC (China), ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Kosher, Organic Certified, Prop 65 Compliant, REACH (Europe), RSPO MassBalance Certified, United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Vegan

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
INCI Name
Ingredient Origin
CAS No.
57-11-4
EC No.
200-313-4

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Baby Care Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Applications
  • Body care
  • Facial care
  • Hair care
  • Lip care
  • Skin care
  • Sun care

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value205 - 211mgKOH/gAOCS Te 1a-64
Color (Lovibond 5 ¼")max. 0.3/2.0R/YAMT-FGQ-F09
Iodine Valuemax. 0.5gI2/100gAOCS Tg 1a-64
Saponification Value206 - 212mgKOH/gAOCS Tl 1a-64
Titre54 - 57°CAOCS Tr 1a-64
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lauric & Myristic Content (C12 & C14)max. 3%AMT-FGQ-F23
Othersmax. 1%AMT-FGQ-F23
Palmitic Content (C16)48 - 55%AMT-FGQ-F23
Stearic Content (C18)45 - 51%AMT-FGQ-F23

Regulatory & Compliance