| Appearance: | Crystal |
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| Acid Strength: | Strong Acid |
| Kind: | Organic Acid |
| Quality: | Tech Grade |
| Packaging: | Plastic Drum |
| Element: | Monobasic Acid |
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Stearic acid is a white or white powder or crystalline lumps of soapy, its profile microstrip fine acicular crystal gloss; a similar oil micro smell, stearic acid soluble in chlorofor or ether, dissolved in ethanol, almost insoluble in water.
| Items | Index |
| acid value(mgKOH/g) | 208~218 |
| Iodine valuee(gl2/100g) | 12~30 |
| Value of the number of(mgKOH/g) | 208~220 |
| Color and lustrer(#) | <=2 |
| freezing point(ºC) | 57~61 |
| Water content(%) | <=3 |
| C16:0 | >=80% |
| C18:0 | 3-4% |
| C18:1 | 6% |
| C18:2 | 10% |
Application:
Stearic acid is mainly used in the products of stearates: sodium stearate, magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, lead stearate, aluminum stearate, potassium stearate, etc;
It is also widely used in cosmetics, plastic cold-resistant plasticizers, mold release agents, stabilizers, surfactants, rubber vulcanization accelerators, waterproof agents, polishing agents, metal soaps, metal mineral flotation agents, softeners, etc;
In addition, stearic acid is also used as a solvent for oil-soluble pigments, crayon slip agent, wax paper polish, emulsifier for stearic acid glycerides, etc;
Stearic acid is used as raw material for lubricants, antifoaming agents and food additives, such as stearic acid glycerides, sucrose easters, etc;
Stearic acid is also used in manufacturing of PVC plastic pipes, sheets, profiles and films. It is a PVC heat stabilizer with good lubricity and good light and heat stability.
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