Appearance
White powder
Function
It is a fatty acid used in the food and beverage industry as a mold release for hard/pressed candies. In the pharmaceutical industry it is used as a nutraceutical supplement, carrier, excipient, emulsifying agent, solubilizing agent, and a tablet and capsule lubricant.
Synonyms
Stearic Acid NF FG Powder [Palm]; Octadecanoic Acid; Stearophanic Acid; Stearic Acid
Storage
Keep container tightly closed. Store in dry, cool place, and protect from moisture.
Packages
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 50 lb. Bag
- 50 lb. Fiber Drum
- 100 lb. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Food & bev.
- pharmaceutical
Product Classes
- Fatty acids
- excipient
- nutraceutical supplements
- emulsifier
- thickener
- surfactant
- stabilizer
Other
- Origin: Vegetable/Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC145020 CL65
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: N/A
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: N/A