Overview
General
Product Name:
Stearic Acid 92%
Description:
Acrylic Acid is a colorless liquid that is the simplest unsaturated carboxylic acid. Acrylic Acid found wide uses in architectural and industrial coatings, textiles, paintings, pulp and paper, leather coating, wood coating and metal coating, adhesives, and polishes. Acrylic Acid is used in the synthesis of polyacrylates that are used in the manufacturing of thickeners and dispersants. It is also used in the production of superabsorbent polymers and detergent polymers.
Identifiers
Chemical Name:
Stearic Acid
EC#:
200-313-4
CAS#:
57-11-4
Synonyms:
Octadecanoic acid
Molecular Formula:
C18H36O2
Classifications
Product Chemistry 1:
Oleochemicals
Product Chemistry 2:
Fatty Acids
Tags
Industries:
- Metal Stearates
- Cosmetics
- Personal Care & Hygiene
- Metallurgy
- Emulsifiers
- Chemical Manufacturing
Market Segments:
- Skin & Face Care
- Metal Processing
- Candles & Pastels
- Greases
- Candles
- Oil & Lubricants
Applications:
- Lubricant Formulations
- Production
- Lubricants
- Metal Polishing
- Additives
- Creams
Functions:
- Emulsifier
- Opacifier
- Feedstock
- Hardener
- Lubricant
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
- Binder
Value Propositions:
- Non-Toxic
- Biodegradable
- No Voc
Properties
Properties
Property Name | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 383-386 | °C |
| Decomposition Temperature | 360-380 | °C |
| Melting Point | 66 | °C |
| Molecular Weight | 278-286 | g/mol |
| Specific Gravity at 70°C | 0.847 | -- |
| Vapor Density | 10 | -- |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 | mmHg |
| Viscosity | 9.9 | centipoise |
| Water Solubility | 3 | milligrams/L |
Specifications
Specification Name | Value | Unit | Test Method | Test Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 195 – 202 | mg KOH/g | -- | -- |
| Appearance | White solid, bulk, flake or bead, free of foreign matter | @ 30 °C | -- | -- |
| C16 | 7.0 max | % | -- | -- |
| C18 | 92.0 min | % | -- | -- |
| C18:1 | 1.5 max | % | -- | -- |
| Color, 5 ¼ “Lovibond, Red/Yellow | 0.5 max/5 max | -- | -- | -- |
| Iodine Value | -- | g I/100 g | -- | -- |
| Others | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| SAP Value | 196 – 203 | mg KOH/g | -- | -- |
| Titre | 65 - 69 | °C | -- | -- |
Documents
Documents
| Name | Category | Language |
|---|---|---|
 Stearic Acid 92 SDS (Rierden Chemical).pdf | Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | EN |
 Stearic Acid 92 TDS (Rierden Chemical).pdf | Technical Data Sheet (TDS) | EN |
