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| CAS No.: | 57-11-4 |
| Formula: | C18h36o2 |
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Stearic acid is a well-known oleochemical that is employed in a variety of industries. It is a long-chain fatty acid generated from animal and plant lipids. It is utilized to manufacture chemicals such as sodium stearate, and stearate salts, and the cosmetics and rubber industries, to name a few. Stearic acid is also used and plastic manufacture, surfactants, rubber accelerators, and soaps. The possibilities are infinite in terms of stearic acid industrial uses.
Stearic acid has specific chemical properties like emulsifying nature, lubricating properties, and emollient consistency, making it a highly sought-after material for industrial applications.
1. Cleaning Industry
Stearic acid is a typical surfactant in the cleaning industry. Stearic acid, as a surfactant, reduces the total surface tension of the water and aids in the quick and efficient removal of grease and oil. As a result, stearic acid is a frequent component in cleaning and industrial applications. Stearic acid is an essential component in the soap, shaving cream, and detergent industries.
2. Construction Industry
Stearic acid is used in the cement grinding process in the construction industry. This procedure employs the acid to guarantee that the cement particles are of the appropriate particle size. A modest quantity of stearic acid added throughout the procedure guarantees that the finished concrete molecules are fine and have higher compression strength. This improves the quality of the concrete and profits the manufacturer.
3. Personal Care and Skincare
Stearic acid is one of the least harmful compounds available. It is a frequent component in skin lotions, cosmetics, shaving creams, and skin care products due to its emollient and lubricating characteristics. Stearic acid, which is non-toxic, has no carcinogenic impact on humans. It is a primary ingredient in cosmetic industries since it is gentle and does not cause skin irritation in sensitive skin. Another business that uses stearic acid is the makeup industry. It is used for mascaras and other cosmetic items to give a lustrous feel.
4. Candle Industry
Stearic acid is used in the candle industry to harden the wax and raise the overall strength of the candles. Wax has a low melting point in general; however, the melting point increases when mixed with stearic acid. The candle's durability and consistency improve by a factor of 10.
5. Rubber Industry
In the rubber industry, industrial-grade stearic acid is beneficial throughout the rubber production process. Because the acid acts as an activator and has lubricant qualities, it offers various advantages in the vulcanization of rubber. It also aids in the enhancement of the final texture of various products.
Vulcanisation is a technique that converts rubber materials into other essential valuable products, in addition to being an activator, aids in the mixing of rubber. Stearic acid's softening properties also aid in imparting a softer texture to the finished product.
6. Plastic industry
Stearic acid's lubricating and softening characteristics are also used in the plastic business. Polyvinyl chloride synthesis is often an exogenic process, with stearic acid acting as a heat stabilizer.
7. Textile Manufacturing
As stearic acid is a fatty acid, it has a non-polar part, giving it a water-repelling characteristic. This is a valuable quality in the textile industry, where stearic acid, when combined with formaldehyde and melamine, causes the material to study and withstand repeated washing. Stearic acid also contributes to the general suppleness of the fabric.
| Parameter | SA1842 | SA1838 | SA1820 | SA1860 rubber grade |
| Appearance | White fine bead | White fine bead | White fine bead | White fine bead |
| Lodine value (gl2/100g)≤ | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.15 | 1.7 |
| Sapon value (mgKOH/g) | 209-211 | 211-212.5 | 214-216 | 193-220 |
| Acid value (mgKOH/g) | 208-210 | 210-211.5 | 213-215 | 192-218 |
| Color(hazen)≤ | 55 | 65 | 50 | 250 |
| Titer,ºC | 55.5 | 55.5 | 56 | 55.7 |
| Moisture %≤ | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Inorganic %≤ | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| C18,% | 43 | 37 | 17.743 | 57.7 |
| C16,% | 56 | 61 | 79.1575 | 38.42 |
| C14,% | 0.5 | 1.4 | 2.4257 | 0.82 |
| C12,% | 0 | 0.1 | 0.2295 | 0.93 |
| C20,% | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0431 | 1.55 |
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