Mosselman Stearic Acid 1898 (57-11-4)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Fatty Acids,

Organic Acids

Chemical Name

Stearic acid

INCI Name

Stearic Acid

Ingredient Name

Stearic Acid

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin,

Vegetable Origin

Agrochemical Functions

Emulsifier

Base Chemicals Functions

Intermediate

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Emulsifier

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Food Ingredients Functions

Fatty Acid & Lipid

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Fatty Acid & Lipid

CAS No.

57-11-4

EC No.

200-313-4

Technologies

Agrochemicals,

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

Cleaning Ingredients,

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients

Dispersants & Emulsifiers

Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids

Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates

Organic Acids

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Fatty Acids & Specialty Lipids

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Fatty Acids, Specialty Lipids & Oils

Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Emulsifying

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Halal,

Kosher,

Naturally Derived,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition,

HI&I Care,

Industrial,

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing,

Fluids & Lubricants

HI&I Care — Home Care

Air Care

Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging

Application Format

Bar,

Rinse Off

Base Chemicals End Uses

Candle,

Cosmetics,

Lubricants,

Soap,

Stearates

Bath & Shower Applications

Bar Soaps

Home Care Applications

Candle

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Appearance

Waxy white to yellowish cristalline solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Solidification Point	67-70	°C	-
Titer	68	-	-

Fatty Acid Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
C18 Stearic Content	min. 98	%	-

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Iodine Value	max. 2	g I₂/100 g	-
Color	max. 5Y/0.5R	Lovibond 5 ¼ ”	-
Acid Value	194-201	mg KOH/g	-
Saponification Value	195-202	mg KOH/g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

GMP,

Halal,

ISO 9001,

Kosher,

RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil,

RSPO MassBalance Certified

Chemical Inventories

DSL (Canada),

ECL (Korea),

EEC/EU ,

EINECS (EU),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NECI Listed (Taiwan),

NITE-CHRIP (Japan),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Bulk,

Super Sacks