Appearance
Waxy crystalline solid
Function
Stearate esters act primarily as lubricants on the skin's surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance. Isopropyl Stearate dry to form a thin coating on the skin.
Synonyms
Isobutyl Stearate; Unichem IBS; 2-Methylpropyl octadecanoate; Octadecanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals.
Packages
- 380 lb. Steel Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Cosmetics
Product Class
- Emollient & esters
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: N/A
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 160oC (320oF)
- Melting Point: 20 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 340.59 g/mol