Stearic Acid (Vegetable TP)

Stearic Acid TP From the Greek word "stear" which means tallow. Stearic Acid (Vegetable TP), an example of a saturated fatty acid, occurs naturally in tallow, butter acids and other animal fats. It is a waxy solid substance whose chemical formula is CH3 (CH2)16 COOH.  It is the main ingredient used in making bar soaps and acts an emulsifier and thickener for lotions and creams.  This stearic acid has been triple pressed. Common Uses of Stearic Acid Soap Lotion Creams Candles Benefits of Stearic Acid Emulsifier Thickener STEARIC ACID TECHNICAL DATA SHEET TRADE NAME:  OBN PSA CHEMICAL NAME:  STEARIC ACID TP CAS NUMBER:  57-11-4 EINECS NUMBER:  200-313-4      U.M. Test Method  Range   Physical status at 25C o   Visual  Solid, white   Acid value  mgKOH/g  AOCS Cd3a-63   205 - 212  Iodine value  gI2/100  AOCS Tg2a-64  <3.0  Saponification value  mgKOH/g  ISO 3657-1988  204 - 210  Color  Yellow/Red  Lovibond cell 5-1/4"  <3Y/0.5R  Fatty acids composition %(GLC):  Lauric acid  C12:0  <1.0  Myristic acid  C14:0  <3.0  Palmitic acid  C16:0  40.0 - 53.0  Stearic acid  C18:0  47.0 - 60.0  Oleic acid  C18:1  <1.0