Stearic Acid

Product Description

Iodine Value	< 1.5
Titer	65 - 69 C
C18:0	90.0 - 100.0%
C18:1	< 2.0%
C16:0	< 10.0%
Saponification Value	196 - 202
Color, % Trans. 440/550	> 35/40%
Acid Value	195 - 201
Chemical Structure
Notes	Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid that is useful for a variety of applications. Food grade stearic acid is useful as an emulsifier due to its ability to stabilize and enhance oil/water mixtures. Parchem also offers industrial and technical grade stearic acid in powder or flakes. Category: Oleochemicals, High Purity Fatty Acids Purity: 99+ %
Class	Gums – Waxes – Food Thickeners, Excipients - Food Colors - Binders and Tableting Aids, Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Emollients - Butters, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Surfactants, Industrial Chemicals, Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly, High Purity Fatty Acids & Esters, Renewable Raw Material
Function	Emulsifier
Industry	Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Nutrition, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Adhesives, Agricultural, Plastics

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