MASCID® 1855 is a versatile stearic acid that serves as a carrier, emulsifier, and stabilizer. Its applications span personal care, including bath and shower, hair care, and skin care, as well as the industrial sector, specifically chemical manufacturing. Available in beads, flakes, liquid, and solid forms.

INCI Name: Stearic Acid

Functions: Carrier, Emulsifier, Stabilizer

Ingredient Origin: Oleochemical, Synthetic

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

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

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Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value204 - 210mgKOH/gAOCS Te 1a-64
Color (Lovibond 5 ¼")max. 0.3/3.0R/YAMT-FGQ-F09
Iodine Valuemax. 1gI2/100gAOCS Tg 1a-64
Saponification Value205 - 211mgKOH/gAOCS Tl 1a-64
Titre55 - 58°CAOCS Tr 1a-64
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lauric & Myristic Content (C12 & C14)max. 2.5%AMT-FGQ-F23
Othersmax. 1%AMT-FGQ-F23
Palmitic Content (C16)41 - 47%AMT-FGQ-F23
Stearic Content (C18)52 - 58%AMT-FGQ-F23

Regulatory & Compliance