STEARIC ACID 43% TPSA

Synonyms: Octadecanoic acid Description: Mixture of palmitic (hexadecanoic) and stearic (octadecanoic) acids in various proportions, usually of vegetable origin (palm oil). Formula: C18H36O2 Physicochemical Properties: Appearance @ 25oC White pearls Acid value mgKOH/g 205 - 213 Sponification Index mgKOH/g 206 - 214 % Iodine Index 0.5 max. Solidification Point ºC 54 - 56.5 Color Lovibond (5.25”) 0.2 R, 2Y max Product description: Stearic acid has emollient and protective properties, which prevents the drying of the stratum corneum of the skin, and is easily absorbed through it. It is used as an emulsifier for the formation of base creams, sometimes used as evanescent emulsions, partially neutralized with an alkali. The free stearic acid in these creams produces a pearly appearance. Stearic acid creams may appear cracked due to drying or with lumps, due to reactions of this with zinc or calcium salts. It is used analogously to white wax fo