Appearance
White to off-white powder
Function
In the pharmaceutical industry it is used as a nutraceutical supplement, carrier, excipient, emulsifying agent, solubilizing agent, and a tablet and capsule lubricant. It is a fatty acid used in the food and beverage industry as a mold release for hard/pressed candies. It is also used as a degreaser and lubricant.
Synonyms
Stearic Acid 45%; Unistrene 4516; Hystrene 4516 NF FCC Powder Kosher; Octadecanoic Acid; Stearophanic Acid
Storage
Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
Packages
- 250 Gram Bottle [UPI]
- 100 lb. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Pharmaceutical
- industrial
- food & bev.
Product Classes
- Fatty acids
- degreasers
- excipient
- emulsifier
Other
- Origin: Vegetable/Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: >230 øF
- Melting Point: 67-72 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 284.48 g/mol