Stearic Acid
| Stearic acid |
| CAS Number | 57-11-4 |
| Appearance | White solid crystalline |
| Specific Gravity | 0.845 g/cm3 |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting point | 69 C |
| Colour - Red | 0.3 max |
| Colour - Yellow | 1.0 max |
| Iodine value | 0.5 max |
| Acid value | 207 - 211 |
| Saponification value | 208 - 212 |
| Titre | 54 - 56 |
| Packing | 25 kgs |
| Use | Stearic acid is useful as an ingredient in making candles, soaps, plastics, dietary supplement, oil pastels and cosmetics, and for softening rubber. Stearic acid is used to harden soaps, particularly those made with vegetable oil. Stearic acid is also use |
| Storage | Store in a cool dry well ventilated area. Keep away from heat and flame. |