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Stearic Acid

Stearic Acid

Name
Stearic acid
Other names
Octadecanoic acid
Chemical formula
C18H36O2
Molecular weight
284.48CAS
Melting point
67 to 72 ¡æ
Boiling point
361 ¡æ
Water soluble
Insoluble
Density
0.84 g/cm3
External view
White waxy transparent solid or slightly yellow waxy solid

Application

Production of stearate

Description

Mainly used in the production of stearate: sodium stearate, magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, LEAD stearate, ALUMINUM stearate, cadmium stearate, iron stearate, potassium stearate.

Widely used in cosmetics, plastic cold resistant plasticizer, release agent, stabilizer, surfactant, rubber vulcanization promoter, waterproof agent, polishing agent, metal soap, metal mineral flotation agent, softener, medicine and other organic chemicals.

In addition, it can also be used as a solvent for oil soluble pigments, crayon sliding agent, wax paper polishing agent, emulsifier of stearic acid glyceride and so on.

The product is used in the food industry as lubricant, antifoaming agent and food additives stearate glyceride, stearate sorbitol anhydride, sucrose ester and other raw materials. Raw materials used as auxiliaries and raw materials of daily chemical products.

Stearic acid is widely used in the manufacture of PVC plastic pipe, sheet, profile and film. PVC heat stabilizer, with good lubricity and better light, heat stability. In plastic PVC pipe, stearic acid helps to prevent "coking" in the process of processing, in PVC film processing is an effective heat stabilizer, and can prevent the finished film discoloration caused by exposure to sulfide.



Storage:

1. Type 200 stearic acid is packed in cardboard boxes. Type 800 stearic acid is packed in woven bags lined with plastic bags. Store in a cool and ventilated place.

2. This product can be packed in cardboard boxes or woven bags lined with plastic bags. 25kg or 50kg net per case (bag).

3. Store in a cool, dry and ventilated place, away from fire and oxidants. Store and transport according to general chemical regulations.


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