Description:
Stearic Acid 1842 is a high-quality, fatty acid derived primarily from animal and vegetable fats. It is widely used in cosmetics, plastics, rubber, candle making, metal soaps, and pharmaceutical products. The grade 1842 specifically denotes a purity suitable for industrial and cosmetic applications, characterized by excellent physical and chemical properties, including consistent melting point and fatty acid composition.

Specifications:

• Chemical Formula: C18H36O2

• Acid Value: 207 – 211 mg KOH/g

• Saponification Value: 208 – 212 mg KOH/g

• Iodine Value: ≤0.5 g I2/100g

• Melting Point: 53 – 57 °C

• Color (Hazen): ≤60

• Moisture Content: ≤0.2%

• Fatty Acid Composition:

  • C12 + C14: ≤1.5%

  • C16 (Palmitic Acid): 52 – 59%

  • C18 (Stearic Acid): 40 – 44%

  • Others: ≤1%

Appearance: White flakes or powder
Packaging: 25 kg paper-plastic composite bags
Applications: Used extensively in cosmetics (soaps, creams, lotions), plastics as plasticizer and stabilizer, rubber vulcanization, candles, metal soaps, and as a surfactant and emulsifier in various industries.