MASCID® 1892

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Acids

Fragrance Ingredient Class

Fragrance Compound

INCI Name

Stearic Acid

Ingredient Origin

Oleochemical,

Synthetic

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Cleansing Agent,

Emollient,

Emulsifier,

Emulsion Stabilizer,

Fragrance,

Masking Agent,

Restoring Agent,

Stabilizer,

Viscosity Modifier,

Viscosity Stabilizer

CAS No.

57-11-4

EC No.

200-313-4

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives

Skin Actives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Aroma Ingredients,

Conditioners & Emollients,

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Rheology Modifiers,

Stabilizers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Blends & Other Cleansers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Moisturizing,

Softening

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial,

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Skin Care

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	194 - 201	mgKOH/g	AOCS Te 1a-64
Color (Lovibond 5 ¼")	max. 0.5/3.0	R/Y	AMT-FGQ-F09
Iodine Value	max. 1.5	gI2/100g	AOCS Tg 1a-64
Saponification Value	195 - 202	mgKOH/g	AOCS Tl 1a-64
Titre	66 - 69	°C	AOCS Tr 1a-64

Typical Fatty Acid Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Others	max. 2	%	AMT-FGQ-F23
Palmitic Content (C16)	max. 8	%	AMT-FGQ-F23
Stearic Content (C18)	92 - 96	%	AMT-FGQ-F23

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

CosIng Listed,

EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant,

FSSC 22000,

Gluten-free,

Halal,

IECIC (China),

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)