CARBON CHAIN DISTRIBUTION BY GLC (%)
| C12 |
C14 |
C16 |
C18 |
C18:1 |
C20 |
| 1Max |
3Max |
50-60 |
40-50 |
2Max |
1Max |
| Analytical parameters |
Characteristics |
| Appearance |
Free-flowing white flakes |
| Odour |
Characteristic odour |
| Colour 5 1/4", Max. |
0.5R + 2.0Y |
| Titre (degree C) |
> 54.5 - 55.5 |
| Acid value |
208.0 - 210.0 |
| Iodine value, Max |
3.00 |
| Sap value |
209.00 - 211.00 |
| Ester value (SV - AV) , Max. |
3.00 |
| % Sulphate ash by mass, Max. |
0.10 |
| Mineral acidity |
To pass the test |
| Remarks |
Cosmetic grade
IS 9681 : 1980 |
* Manufactured at Vikhroli and Valia
* Packaging
- 50 - Kg HDPE bag
STEARIC ACID
Stearic acid is mainly used in the production of detergents, soaps, and cosmetics such as shampoos and shaving cream products. Soaps are not made directly from stearic acid, but indirectly by saponification of triglycerides consisting of stearic acid esters. Esters of stearic acid with ethylene glycol, glycol stearate, and glycol distearateare used to produce a pearly effect in shampoos, soaps, and other cosmetic products. They are added to the product in molten form and allowed to crystallize under controlled conditions. Detergents are obtained from amides and quaternary alkylammonium derivatives of stearic acid
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