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Stearic Acid , also known as n-octadecanoic acid (C18H36O2), is a saturated, wax-like, Stearic Acid made by extraction from vegetable fats and oils. The versatility and cost effectiveness of the acid makes it a popular ingredient in countless types of products, from candles and cosmetics to plastics and paints. It is also very commonly used as a surfactant and softening agent and is also used in the production of pharmaceutical tablets and capsules.
Applications :
Grades
Rubber Grade | ||
Analytical parameters |
Unit |
Characteristics |
Appearance |
Visual |
Light creamish, free-flowing flakes |
Colour, max |
- | - |
Titre (degrees C) |
oC |
Min 53 |
Acid value |
mg KOH/g |
Min 190 |
Iodine value, max |
g/100g |
Max 8.0 |
Sap value |
mg KOH/g |
Min 195 |
PVC (Plastic) Grade |
||
Appearance |
Visual |
White Flakes |
Colour in Gardener Scale. |
Max 2 |
|
Titre |
oC |
Min 53 |
Acid value |
mg KOH / g |
Min 200 |
Iodine Value, Max |
g/100g |
1 – 3 |
Sap Value |
mg KOH/g |
Min 205 |
Cosmetic Grade |
||
Appearance |
Visual |
White Flakes |
Colour in lovibond 5 ¼” cell |
2.5Y + 0.5R |
|
Titre |
oC |
54 – 57 |
Acid Value |
mg KOH/ g |
205 – 212 |
Iodine Value, Max. |
g/100g |
Max 0.5 |
Sap Value |
mg KOH / g |
206 – 213 |