Stearic acid

CAS NO.57-11-4   

 Standard：Q/HYH008-2020  

 Molecular formula： C18H36O2

Performance and application

Properties： It is white crystalline block or white to milky white powder without obvious mechanical impurities. Insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol.

Usage:  It is an important chemical raw material and additive, widely used in food, rubber, plastic, cosmetics, drugs and auxiliaries.

1. It can be used as heat stabilizer and lubricant in the plastic industry.
2. It can be used as a vulcanization activator, softener, dispersant in the rubber industry.
3. In textile industry, it can be used as dispersant, softener, water repellant, penetrant, anti-friction agent, defoamer, etc.
4. It can be used as an emulsifier, softener, gloss agent, etc. in the cosmetic industry.
5. In the food industry, it can be used as emulsifier, dispersant, quality improver, etc.
6. It can be used as sizing agent, softener, etc. in the papermaking industry.
7. It can also be used as a brightener for metal polishing; it can also be used as a raw material for the production of candles, calcium carbonate and grease.

Specifications

Stearic acid

Type	Grade	Colour           Hazen	Acid Value,  mgKOH/g	Iodine  Value,  gI2/100g	Melting Point ⁰C	Moisture %	C12+C14 %	C16 %	C18 %	Packing	Origin
Stearic acid	1820	≤60	212-225	≤0.5	53-57	≤0.2	≤3	65-77	20-30	25kg palstic woven bag	Indonesia
	1838	≤60	209-213	≤0.5	53-57	≤0.2	≤1.5	55-62	36-40
	1842	≤60	207-211	≤0.5	53-57	≤0.2	≤1.5	52-59	40-44
	1850	≤60	203-210	≤0.7	55-59	≤0.2	≤1.0	38-50	50-60
	1865	≤60	202-208	≤0.7	57-61	≤0.2	≤1.5	30-36	63-68
	1860	≤350	192-218	≤6.0	50-65	≤0.2	≤3.0	25-48	50-70

Type	Grade	Colour           Hazen	Acid Value,  mgKOH/g		Iodine  Value,  gI2/100g	Saponification value, mgKOH/g	Melting Point ⁰C	Moisture %	C18 %	Packing	Origin
Stearic acid	1800	≤100	205-211	≤0.8		206-212	54-57	≤0.2	38-45	Carton/25kg palstic woven bag	Zhejiang China
	1865	≤60	200-206	≤2.0		201-207	57-61	≤0.2	65-70	25kg palstic woven bag
	1842	≤50	205-210	≤0.5		206-211	54-57	≤0.2	41-45
	1841	≤50	206-211	≤0.5		207-212	54-57	≤0.2	38-42
	1840	≤70	206-211	≤0.8		207-212	54-57	≤0.2	38-45
	1845	≤150	198-218	≤4.0		199-219	≥54	≤0.2	40-50
	800	≤200	192-219	≤8		193-220	≥52	≤0.2	–
	1860	≤350	192-208	≤6		193-209	50-65	≤0.2	50-70

Packaging and storage

1．Packing: 25kg/palstic woven bag, SA 1800 use paper box (lined with plastic bag, paper box is reinforced with plastic bet).

2．Storage and transportation: This product is stored and transported as non-dangerous goods, and must be covered during transportation to avoid sunlight, rain and heat. Store in a cool and ventilated place, should be more than 10cm from the ground to avoid moisture.

3．Shelf life: one year.