stearic acid

SYM-ST ***9 is a commercial grade, low Iodine value stearic acid. It is a solid at ambient
temperatures and is supplied in flake or liquid form.
 

 Applications
 Rubber Processing
General Rubber Goods
Grease manufacture
Specialty Lubricants
Cosmetics
Toiletries
PVC Stabilisers
Pharmaceuticals manufacture
Candles

Specifications
Acid Value (mgKOH/g)                    ******8
Saponification value (ml/KOH/g)       ******0
Titre oC                                          ****7.5
Iodine value (gl2/**0g)                     1.0 max
Colour - Lovibond 5 1/4" cell
Yellow                                           4.0 max
Red                                               0.5 max
Unsaponifiable matter %                  0.5 max
FCC monograph Pass
 

Other Characteristics
Approximate composition %
C*4 Fatty Acid 4
C*5 Group Fatty Acid 1
C*6 Fatty Acids *5
C*7 Group Fatty Acids 3
C*8 Fatty Acids *5
C*8.1 Fatty Acids 1
C*0 Fatty Acids 1