STEARIC ACID NF FG VEG TP FLAK

Appearance

White flakes

Description

It is also used in personal care products as a surfactant, emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener, and is a hardener for candles, soaps, crayons, and pastels.

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 Vegetable Triple Pressed Flake; Hystrene 5016 NF Food Grade Triple Pressed Flake Vegetable Derived

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Store in dry, cool place, and protect from moisture.

Packages

250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
50 lb. Bag [PMC]
50 lb. Fiber Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industries

Cosmetics
pharmaceutical
industrial
food & bev.

Product Classes

Fatty acids
excipient
nutraceutical supplements
emulsifier
thickener
surfactant
stabilizer

Other

Origin: Vegetable/Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 145020 CLASS 65
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: N/A
Melting Point: N/A
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: N/A