Stearic Acid PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]
CRM
Synonym: Stearophanic acid
Linear Formula:
C18H36O2
Molecular Weight: 284.48 g/mol
CAS Number: 57-11-4
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 1 mmHg ( 173.7 °C) |
| Water Solubility | Practically insoluble in water |
| Autoignition temp. | 395 °C |
| Assay Purity | >=99.5 % |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.4299 |
| B pt. | 361 °C |
| M pt. | 67-72 °C |
| Density | 0.940 g/cm3 |
| Form | Solid |
Safety Information
| GHS Pictogram | |
| HS Code | 29157090 |
| Flash point | >230 °F |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| UN Number | NA |
Description
Application
Stearic acid is commonly used in the manufacture of soaps cosmetics candles lubricants and rubber products.
Purpose
The purpose of stearic acid is to act as an emulsifier thickening agent stabilizer or hardening agent in industrial and consumer products.
General Description
Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C18H36O2 that appears as a white waxy solid at room temperature.
Documents
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