Stearic Acid
Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain. The IUPAC name is octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid with the formula CH3(CH2)16CO2H. Its name comes from the Greek word στέαρ “stéar”, which means tallow. The salts and esters of stearic acid are called stearates.
HS Code: 3823.11.00
Grade: 1801, 1810, 1842, 1860
Packing: In box or sack per 25 kg
CAS Number: 8002-74-2
Quantity: 17 TON without pallet per 20 ft dry container
Chemical & Physical Characteristics
| Specification | 1801 | 1810 | 1842 | 1860 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Beads | Beads | Beads | Beads |
| Iodine Value | 1.0 | 10.0 | 0.5 | 6.0 |
| Acid Value | 206 - 212 Min | 195 Min | 207-211 Min | 192-208 Min |
| Saponification Value | 207 - 213 Min | 196 Min | 208-212 Min | 193-209 Min |
| Melting Point ºC | 54-56 | 50 Min | 53-57 | 50-65 |
| Colout Lovibond 5 ¼ "Cell | Red 0.3 Max | Red 5.0 Max | Red 60 | Red 350 |
| Yellow Max 1.5 Max | Yellow 30.0 Max | Yellow 0.2 Max | Yellow 0.2 Max | |
| Composition in % | ||||
| C12 | 1.0 Max | 0.10 Max | 1.5 Max | 3.0 Max |
| C14 | 2.0 Max | 0.73 Max | 1.5 Max | 3.0 Max |
| C16 | 65 Max | 35.73 Max | 59 Max | 48 Max |
| C18 | 35 Max | 61.57 Max | 44 Max | 5.0 Max |
| C20 | 1.0 Max | 1.41 Max | - | - |
| Other | 1.0 Max | 0.46 Max | 1.0 Max | 5.0 Max |
Uses
Detergents, soaps, and cosmetics such as shampoos and shaving cream products.
