Product Information
Chemical Name: Stearic Acid
Alias: Octadecanoic acid
CAS No.: 57-11-4EINECS No.: 200-313-4
Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₃₆O₂
Molecular Weight: 284.48MDL No.: MFCD00002752
Chemphysical Properties
Appearance White to slight yellow waxy flakes / beads / powder
Odor Faint characteristic fatty smell
Density (20℃) 0.84–0.87 g/cm³Melting Point 54–72℃ (depends on grade)
Boiling Point 383℃
Flash Point 196℃Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform
Quality Specification & Grade Classification
| Test Item | 1801 Single Pressed | 1810 Double Pressed | 1820 | 1838 | 1840 Triple Pressed | 1842 | 1860 High C18 | 1865 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value (mgKOH/g) | 203–208 | 205–210 | 213–215 | 210–211.5 | 206–211 | 208–210 | 207–212 | 200–206 |
| Saponification Value (mgKOH/g) | 204–209 | 206–211 | 214–216 | 211–212.5 | 207–212 | 209–211 | 208–213 | 201–207 |
| Iodine Value (gI₂/100g) ≤ | 8.0 | 4.0 | 0.15 | 0.22 | 2.0 | 0.25 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Moisture (%) ≤ | 0.3 | 0.25 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.2 | 0.08 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Colour (Hazen) ≤ | 300 | 200 | 50 | 65 | 200 | 55 | 80 | 60 |
| Ash (%) ≤ | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.03 | 0.001 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Titer (℃) | 54–56 | 55–57 | 55–56 | 55–57 | 56–58 | 55–56 | 59–61 | 58–61 |
| C16 (Palmitic acid) % | 38–44 | 34–40 | 75–80 | 58–63 | 28–34 | 54–58 | 12–18 | 30–36 |
| C18 (Stearic acid) % | 54–60 | 60–66 | 18–23 | 36–41 | 66–72 | 40–45 | 82–88 | 63–68 |
Use & Application
Single pressed grade: rubber vulcanization activator, candle raw material, low-grade coating additive.
Double pressed grade: plastic lubricant, release agent, raw material for calcium/zinc stearate.
Triple pressed grade: cosmetic emulsifier, thickener, soap raw material, pharma excipient.
High C18 grade: high-temperature lubricant, specialty wax, high-performance coating additive.
Vegetable-based grade: vegan cosmetics, food contact materials, halal/kosher compliant formulations.
Packing
25kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner, or customized packing as customer request.
Delivery & Storage
Store in dry, cool and ventilated warehouse, keep away from moisture, heat and strong oxidants.
Avoid direct sunlight. Not dangerous goods for transport.
Shelf life: 24 months under proper storage.




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