Methyl stearate

Methyl stearate is an Ester of methyl alcohol and stearic acid Methyl stearate uses and applications include: Emollient in cosmetics, topical pharmaceuticals; intermediate for stearic acid detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, paints; defoamer and nutrient in fermentation; specialized solvent; solvent for pesticides and herbicides; defoamer in food-contact coatings and paperpaperboard; in resin-bonded filters for food contact; in food-contact textiles; in surfactant lubricants for manufacturing of food-contact metallic articles Suggested storage of Methyl stearate: Store in tightly closed container -20 C