Appearance
White to yellow powder with tallow-like odor
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 used widely in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage industry as a surfactant and softening agent.
Synonyms
Stearic Acid FCC NF TP Powder; T/N: Hystrene 5016 NF FG Powder [Tallow Derived]; 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 HDPE WM Bottle
- 50 lb. Bag
- 100 lb. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Food & bev.
- pharmaceutical
Product Classes
- Fatty acids
- surfactants
Other
- Origin: Vegetable/Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 145020 CLASS 65
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 196ΓΈ C
- Melting Point: N/A
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: N/A