Stearic Acid

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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....

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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 :

Detergents
Fine Chemicals
Plastic materials
Pharmaceutical products
Metallic Soaps
Rubber and Tyres
Candles & Cosmetic

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