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AllanChem | Stearic Acid
- CAS Number
- 57-11-4
- INCI Name
- Stearic Acid
- Chemical Name
- Stearic acid
- Chemical Family
- Organic Acids
AllanChem Stearic Acid is an organic acid that is used as a lubricant, emulsion stabilizer, fragrance ingredient, cleansing agent, and refatting agent in chemical manufacturing.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Fatty Acid & Lipid
- Lubricant
Product families
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
- Fragrances & Perfumes
- Skin Care
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
- Chemical Manufacturing
Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Processing
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
- Base Fluids Glidants & Lubricants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
- Aroma Ingredients
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Stabilizers
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
- Organic Acids
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
- Fatty Acids & Specialty Lipids
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
- Fatty Acids Specialty Lipids & Oils
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
- Blends & Other Cleansers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- AllanChem
- Grade
- Pharma Grade
- Synonyms
1-Heptadecanecarboxylate, 1-Heptadecanecarboxylic Acid, Cetylacetic Acid, Fatty Acids C16-18, N-Octadecanoate, N-Octadecanoic Acid, Octadecanoate, Octadecanoic Acid, OLA, Stearate, Stearic Acid Cherry, Stearophanate, Stearophanic Acid
- Functions
Cleansing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizer, Fatty Acid & Lipid, Fragrance, Lubricant, Refatting Agent, Stabilizer
- Ingredient Name
- Stearic Acid
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Fine powder
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Benefit Claims
- Cleansing
- Emulsion Stabiliser
- Refatting
- Packaging Type
- Boxes
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora
- Credo Clean Standard
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Applicable Processes
- Chemicals Production
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Country Availability
- Mexico
- Packaging Information
- 800 Cartons X 50 Lbs
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Fatty Acid & Lipid
- Fragrance Ingredient Class
- Fragrance Compound
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 9001
- National Formulary (NF)
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Cleansing Agent
- Emulsion Stabilizer
- Fragrance
- Refatting Agent
- Stabilizer
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| C₁₂ | max. 1.0 | GC/Current NF Monograph |
| C₁₄ | max. 1.5 | GC/Current NF Monograph |
| C₁₆ | 52 - 56 | GC/Current NF Monograph |
| C₁₈ | 42 - 48 | Current NF |
| C₁₆ + C₁₈ | 90 - 100 | Current NF |
Table 2 of 5
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | max. 10 | cfu/g | FDA-BAM |
| Total Yeast & Mold Count | max. 10 | cfu/g | FDA-BAM |
| Escherichia coli | Negative | MPN/g | FDA-BAM |
| Salmonella | Absent | /²5g | FDA-BAM |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Absent | cfu/g | FDA-BAM |
Table 3 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mesh | 99 - 100 | % | Particle Size Analyser CILAS 990L |
Table 4 of 5
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freezing Point | 53 - 59 | °C | — |
| Acid Value | 194 - 212 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Titer | 54 - 56.6 | °C | AOCS Tr 1a 64/NF <651> |
| Saponification Value | 206 - 211 | mg KOH/g | Curent USP |
| lodine Value | max. 0.5 | gl₂/100g | Current USP <401 |
| Color | max. 0.1R/1.0Y | — | AOCS Cc 13b-45, Lovibond Cell |
| Color Transmittance (440) | min. 92 | % | UVS |
| Color Transmittance (550) | min. 93 | % | UVS |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | max. 0.5 | % | AOCS Tk 1a-64 |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.3 | % | Karl Fischer |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 0.1 | % | Current NF <281> |
| Heavy Metals | max. 10 | ppm | Current NF <231> |
Table 5 of 5
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Content | max. 1.0 | ppm | AAS |
| Nickel Content | max. 1.0 | ppm | — |
| Cadmium Content | max. 2.0 | ppm | Current NF <2232> |
| Lead Content | max. 0.5 | ppm | Current NF <2232> |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.1 | ppm | Current NF <2232> |
