A saturated long-chain fatty acid used as a lubricant, emulsifier, hardening agent, and base for metallic stearates. It aids processing in plastics and rubber and provides structure in soaps, cosmetic, and coating formulations.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C18H36O2
- Grades
- rubber gradetechnical (triple-pressed)cosmeticpalm-basedtriple presseddouble pressedcosmetic grade
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 1000 kg big bag · bulk
- Synonyms
- stearic acid · octadecanoic acid · C18 fatty acid · E570 · 57-11-4
- Appearance
- White to pale-yellow waxy solid flakes
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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