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TRT 1855 is double pressed stearic fatty acid belonging to the Stearic Fatty Acids range of products offered by Twin Rivers Technologies.When used in cosmetic products, stearic acid primarily fulfills the role of a thickener or hardener. Stearic acid is the substance that helps your bar of soap retain its shape, just as it does in products such as candles, oil pastels and hard candies.

INCI Name: Hydrogenated Tallow Acid

CAS Number: 67701-08-0

Functions: Hardener, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Origin: Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Benefit Claims: Hardening

Synonyms: C16-18 and C18-unsatd. fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsaturated fatty acids, Emersol 110, Fatty Acids, Hydrogenated Tallow, Fatty Acids, Tallow, Hydrogenated, Hydrogenated Tallow Fatty Acids, Tallow Fatty Acids, Hydrogenated, Tallow, Acids, Hydrogenated, Tallow, Hydrogenated Fatty Acids

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
67701-08-0
EC No.
266-932-7

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
HII Features

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Home Care Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Pale yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C16 : C18 Ratio Contentmax. 1%AOCS Ce 1-62/Ce 1e-91
Transmittance at 440/550Nmmin. 85/95%AOCS Td 2a-64
Iodine Valuemax. 1g/100g(USP 401)
Acid Value204-209AOCS Da 14-48
C14 Contentmax. 5%
C16 Content38-48%AOCS Ce 1-62/Ce 1e-91
C18 Content48-58%AOCS Ce 1-62/Ce 1e-91
Color (Gardner)max. 1AOCS Td 1a-64
Color (Lovibond Red)max. 1RAOCS Cc 13b-45
Color (Lovibond Yellow)3YAOCS Cc 13b-45
Moisture Contentmax. 0.3%AOCS Ca 2e-84
Saponification Value205-210AOCS Cd 3-25
Colormax. 1GardnerAOCS Td 1a-64
Color (Lovibond Red)max. 1R-AOCS Cc 13b-45
Color (Lovibond Yellow)3Y-AOCS Cc 13b-45

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Handling

  • Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety procedures. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Since empty containers contain product residue, follow all hazard warnings and precautions even after container is emptied. Keep away from sources of ignition.

Storage

  • Keep away from possible contact with incompatible substances.
  • Store in acid resistant vessels such as stainless steel, aluminum, or steel coated with resin lining such as Lithcote LC-19 or Kanigen.
  • Do not store near sources of ignition.