Features
Areas for Use
- pH: 6
- Formula: CH3(CH2)16COOH
- Density: 0.847
- Melting Point: 69-70 °C
- Boiling Point: 383 °C
- Color: Cream
- Molecular Weight: 284.5 g/mol
- It is used as an emulsifier in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.
- Used as an auxiliary substance in textiles.
- Used as an accelerator and softening activator in rubber.
- Used in candle making, pastel paint production.
- Used to harden soap.
- Used in fireworks production to coat metals such as aluminum and iron, thus preventing oxidation and extending the waiting period of the material.
- Used in confectionery to promote hardening when used with glucose.
Stearic acid is a fatty acid that is white in color, has a light, soft odor, and is typically in solid, waxy form under normal conditions. It is insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol.