MASCID® 1850

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Acids,

Fatty Acids

INCI Name

Stearic Acid

Ingredient Origin

Oleochemical,

Synthetic

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Carrier,

Emulsifier,

Stabilizer

CAS No.

57-11-4

EC No.

200-313-4

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Solvents & Carriers,

Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Emulsion Stabiliser,

Moisturizing,

Softening

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Halal,

Kosher,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial,

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Application Format

Creams,

Lotions,

Rinse Off

Hair Care Applications

Shampoos & Rinses

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion

Properties

Physical Form

Beads,

Flakes,

Liquid,

Solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	205 - 211	mgKOH/g	AOCS Te 1a-64
Color (Lovibond 5 ¼")	max. 0.3/3.0	R/Y	AMT-FGQ-F09
Iodine Value	max. 0.5	gI2/100g	AOCS Tg 1a-64
Saponification Value	206 - 212	mgKOH/g	AOCS Tl 1a-64
Titre	54 - 57	°C	AOCS Tr 1a-64

Typical Fatty Acid Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Lauric & Myristic Content (C12 & C14)	max. 2.5	%	AMT-FGQ-F23
Others	max. 1	%	AMT-FGQ-F23
Palmitic Content (C16)	43 - 51	%	AMT-FGQ-F23
Stearic Content (C18)	47 - 54	%	AMT-FGQ-F23

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

COSMOS,

EFfCI GMP Certified,

EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant,

FSSC 22000,

Gluten-free,

Halal,

IECIC (China),

ISO 14001,

ISO 9001,

Kosher,

Prop 65 Compliant,

REACH (Europe),

RSPO MassBalance Certified,

Vegan

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

TSCA (USA)