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Ammonium Stearate

CAS1002-89-7
FormulaC17H35COONH4
SynonymAmmonium octadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid, ammonium salt (1:1), Ammonium stearate
Density0.89 (22 c)
Partly Solublehot in butyl acetate, ethanol
Viscocity10 - 20 cps
Titer58 - 60°C
pH10 - 11
Volatile Organic Content30%
DescriptionFatty acid soap
AppearanceWhite liquid emulsion
SolubilityCool water dispersible
Melting Point73-75 c
Odorwh. to tan wax-like solid, free from ammonia odor
Molecular weight301.50

Erucamide

CAS112-84-5
FormulaCH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)11CONH2
SynonymDocosenamide, Erucic acid amide, Erucylamide, 13-Docosenamide, (13Z)-, (Z)-Docos-13-enamide
Density0.888
Slightly Solublein alcohol, acetone, oxygenated solvs.
Moisture0.25% max
Melting Point78 - 88°C
Total Amide content98.0% min
Acid Value1.0 Max
AppearanceMicrobeads
Iodine Value70 - 85
Color, Gardner2.0 max
Insolubilityin water
Iodine Number72-80
Solubilityipa

Stearic Acid, High Purity

CAS57-11-4
FormulaCH3(CH2)16COOH9
SynonymOctadecanoic acid
Iodine Value1.0 maximum
Color Lovibond 5 1/42.0Y / 0.2R
C 163 - 8
Acid Value195 - 200
C 1890 minimum
Others1.0 maximum
Saponification Value196 - 201
Titer,°C66 - 69

Linseed Oil Fatty Acid

CAS68424-45-3
FormulaC11H11NO2S
SynonymLinseed acid, distilled, Fatty acids, linseed-oil, Fatty acids, linseed-oil
Color Lovibond 5 1/415 Yellow max
Others0 - 2
Unsaponifiable Matter1.0% max
Iodine Value, cg Iodine/gram175 - 190
>=C200 - 3
Acid Value, mg KOH/g197 - 205
C16:05 - 9
C18:213- 19
AppearanceLight Yellow liquid with characteristic odor
Color Lovibond 5 1/41.5 Red max
C18:119- 25
Titer,°C14 - 18
C18:03 - 5
C18:342 - 55

2-Ethylhexyl Oleate

CAS26399-02-0
FormulaC26H50O2
Synonym9-octadecenoic acid, 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, 2-ethylhexyl ester, 2-Ethylhexyl oleate
Saponification Value135 - 145
Hydroxyl Value1.0 Max
Acid Value1.0 Max
SolubilityInsoluble
Moisture0.3% Max
Color5 Gard Max
Insolubilityin water
Molecular weight394.69

Zinc Stearate

CAS557-05-1
FormulaZn(C18H35O2)2
SynonymZinc distearate, Zinc soap, Octadecanoic acid, zinc salt (2:1), Zinc dioctadecanoate
Density1.095
Direct Evaporative Coolingby dil. acids
AppearanceFine powder
Bulk Density260 - 340 g/l
Free Fatty Acid1.0% max
Melting Point120 - 128 C
Metal Content10.0 - 11.2.%
Particle Size99% through 200 mesh
Zinc Oxide12.5 - 14.0%
Loss on Drying0.5% max
Insolubilityin water, alcohol, ether, oxygenated solvs.
Odorwh. powd., faint char. odor
Molecular weight632.33
Solubilityacids, aromatic solvs.

Magnesium Myristate

CAS4086-70-8
SynonymMGMY, Tetradecanoic acid, magnesium salt (2:1), Magnesium myristate
Heavy Metals; USP <231>20 ppm Max
SensoricWhite fine powder
Moisture(105°C, 2h)3-6 %
Metal Content4-6 %
Arsenic PPM2 ppm Max
Solubility (grams/100 gramg water) at 0°CInsoluble in water and alcohol.
Insolubilityin water and alcohol

Butyl Stearate

CAS123-95-5
FormulaCH3(CH2)16COO(CH2)3CH3
SynonymN-Butyl Stearate-Cosmetic Grade, Octadecanoic acid, butyl ester, Butyl stearate
Density0.86 (204 c)
Practically Insolubless
Slightly Solublein water
OdorTypicalyl Odorless
Saponification Value170-180 mg/KOH/g
Iodine Value0.5 g I2/100g Max
Moisture0.1% Max
Sensoric(@ 25 ºC) : Transparent liquid
Color30 APHA Max
Hydroxyl Value1 mg/KOH/g Max
Acid Value0.2 mg/KOH/g Max
Refractive Index1.4430 (20 c)
Melting Point17-22 c
Molecular weight340.60
Flash Point(cc) 160 c
Solubilityalcohol, ether, hydrocarbon oils
Boiling Point343 c

Aluminum Stearate

CAS300-92-5
Formula[CH3(CH2)16COO]2Al(OH)
SynonymAluminum Distearate, Aluminum, hydroxybis(octadecanoato-.kappa.O)-, Hydroxyaluminium distearate
Density1.009
Melting Point145 - 165 °C
Loss on Drying1.5 % Max
AppearanceFine White Powder
Free Fatty Acid4.0 - 7.0%
Bulk Density220 - 290 g/l
Metal Content4.7 - 5.3%
Insolubilityin water, alcohol, ether
Molecular weight611.05

Ricinoleic Acid

CAS141-22-0
FormulaCH3(CH2)5CH(OH)CH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH
SynonymCastor oil acid, 12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid, 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, (9Z,12R)-
Density0.940 (27.44 c)
AppearenceYellowish, Clear Viscous liquid
Color6 G Max
Acid Value175 - 186 mg KOH/gm
Iodine Value84 - 95 Wijs g 12/100g
Saponification Value180 - 186 mg KOH/gm
Hydroxyl Value155 Min mg KOH/gm
Moisture0.25% Max K.F.
Refractive Index1.4695 - 1.4720 @ 25C
Specific gravity0.935 - 0.945 gm/ml @ 25C
Insolubilityin water
Melting Point5.5 c
Molecular weight298.45
Solubilityalcohol, acetone, ether, chloroform, oxygenated solvs.
Boiling Point245 c (10 mm)

Behenic acid

CAS112-85-6
FormulaCH3(CH2)20COOH
SynonymDocosanoic acid, Docosanoic acid
C 182.0 Max
Color, APHA; ASTM D 12095.25" Lovibond Color Yellow 4.0 Max5.25" l
C2292-95
C 205.0 Max
C243.0 Max
Iodine Value2.0 MAX
Unsaponifiable Matter1.5 MAX
Acid Value, mg KOH/g160-166
Saponification Value161-167
Titer,°C75-79
Colorcolorless waxy solid
Refractive Index1.4270 (100 c)
Melting Point80 c
Odorfaint odor
Molecular weight340.57
Specific gravity0.8221 (1004 c)
Boiling Point306 c (60 mm), 265 c (15 mm)

Fully Hydrogenated Soybean Oil

CAS8016-70-4
SynonymSoybean oil hydrogenated NF, Soybean oil, hydrogenated, Soybean oil, hydrogenated
Saponification Value175-200
Organic VolatilesPass/Fail
Capillary Melting Point140-145?F (61-66?C)
Iodine Value5.0 max (calculated;cg/g)
Acid Value, mg KOH/g0.4 Max
Color Lovibond 5 1/43.0 R
Heavy Metals10 ppm
Insolubilityin water
Melting Point61 - 66 c
Specific gravity0.9

Cottonseed Oil, hydrogenated NF

CAS68334-00-9
FormulaC6H6N4O4
Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209(Lovibond) 3.0R ------ AOCS Ce 13b-45
Saponification Value188 - 198 ----------- AOCS Cd 3a-94
Iodine Value(calculated;cg/g) 5.0 max. -------- AO
Heavy Metals; USP <231>10 ppm ---------- 2USP<231>
Organic VolatilesPass/Fail ---------- USP<467>
Unsaponifiable Matter0.8 Max ----------- USP<401>
Acid Value, mg KOH/g0.4 Max ----------- AOCS Cd 3d-63

Stearic Acid Triple-Pressed

CAS57-11-4
FormulaCH3(CH2)16COOH9
SynonymOctadecanoic Acid
C 142.0 max
C 18'11.0 max
Saponification Value mg KOH/gram203 - 215
C121.0 max
Titer,°C55 - 57
Iodine Value, cg Iodine/gram1.0 Max
C 201.0 max
Acid Value, mg KOH/g200 - 212
Color Lovibond 5 1/42.0 Yellow max & 0.5 Red max
C 1650 - 60
C 1840 - 47
Product FormBeads

Stearic Acid NF Powder

CAS57-11-4
FormulaCH3(CH2)16COOH9
SynonymCarboxylic acid, Octadecanoic acid
Iodine Value0.3
C 1655.2
Heavy Metals; USP <231>(%) <0.1
C 1843.8
Saponification Value210.5
Organic VolatilesTest Passed
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Acid Value, mg KOH/g208.9
C 14Other
Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209Max, Lovibond 5 ¼”: 0.7 Yellow , 0.1 Red
C 12 + C 140.2
Neutral Fat or ParaffinTest Passed
C 16 + C 1899
Mineral AcidTest Passed
Titer,°C55.7

Sodium Stearate

CAS822-16-2
FormulaCH3(CH2)16COONa
SynonymOctadecanoic acid, sodium salt, Octadecanoic acid, sodium salt (1:1), Sodium stearate
Loss on Drying(Moisture) % 5 Max
IdentificationA --------- ConformsB or C ----- 54 Min
Alcohol Insoluble SubstancesConforms
Acid Value, mg KOH/g(of Free Fatty Acid) 196 - 211
C 201 Max
C 1655 - 65
C 1832 - 44
Organic VolatilesConforms
C 142 Max
Insolubilityin many org. solvs.
Odorwh. fine powd., fatty (tallow) odor
Molecular weight306.47
Solubilityhot water and hot alcohol

Sodium Caprylate

CAS1984-06-1
FormulaC8H15O2Na
SynonymSodium Salt of Caprylic Acid, Octanoic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
Solubility (grams/100 g water) at 100°CSoluble in Water
IdentificationPositive sodium flame test
Loss on Drying2.5% Max
Assay %98.0 % min anhydrous
SensoricWhite to cream colored powder
pH8.3 – 9.3 (10% solution)
OdorCharacteristic
Melting Point245 c
Molecular weight166.20
Solubilitywater

Palmitic Acid

CAS57-10-3
FormulaCH3(CH2)14COOH
SynonymHexadecanoic Acid
Density0.853 (624 c)
Slightly Solublein cold alcohol, petrol. ether
Iodine Value0.5 Max
Color % Trans@ 440 nm93 Min (95 Min @550nm)
C 142
C 1695.5
C 182
Acid Value, mg KOH/g217- 222
Saponification Value208 - 222
Color, Gardner1 Max
Refractive Index1.4273 (80 c)
Insolubilityin water
Melting Point63-64 c
Odorwh. cryst. scales, sl. char. odortaste
Solubilityhot alcohol, ether, propyl alcohol, chloroform, oxygenated, aromatic, and chlorinated solvs.
Boiling Point215 c (15 mm)
Fatty Acid composition (%)Typical Fatty Acid Composition (%)

Oxalic Acid

CAS144-62-7
FormulaC2H2O4
SynonymEthanedioic Acid, Oxalic acid
Density1.90
Very Solublein alcohol, glycerol
Partly Solublein ether
Heavy Metals0.001% max
Loss on Ignition0.06% max
Sulfates, as SO4% by wt0.81% Max
Chlorides0.001% max
Iron0.001% max
SensoricWhite crystalline powder
Purity99.6% min
pH1.3 (0.1m aq.)
Insolubilityin benzene, chloroform, petrol. ether
Odorodorless
Melting Point187 c (dec.)
Colorcolorless transparent crystal
Molecular weight90.04
Solubilitywater

Myristic Acid

CAS544-63-8
FormulaCH3(CH2)12COOH
SynonymTetradecanoic Acid, Tetradecanoic acid
Density0.8739 (80 c)
Practically Insolublein water
Acid Value, mg KOH/g244 - 248
C121 % Max
C 160.5 % Max
Iodine Value of Glycerides0.8 Max
Titer52 - 54
Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209Max, Lovibond 5 ¼" : 1.5 Yellow, 0.6 Red
Saponification Value245 - 249
C 1499 % Min
Odorfaint odor
Melting Point54.5 c
Molecular weight228.36
Flash Point230 f
Solubilityacetone, alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ether, aromatic and chlorinated solvs.
Boiling Point326.2 c

Magnesium Stearate NF

CAS557-04-0
Formula[CH3(CH2)16COO]2Mg
SynonymDibasic magnesium stearate, Octadecanoic acid, magnesium salt (2:1), Magnesium distearate
Density1.028
Direct Evaporative Coolingby dilute acids
Sum of Methyl Sterate & Palmitate90% min
Free Fatty Acid1% max
Sulphate1.0% Max
Total Molds and Yeasts (per g)500 Max
E. ColiNegative
SalmonellaNegative
Chlorides0.1% Max
Melting Point130 - 150ºC
Metal Content4 - 5%
Bulk Density250 - 320 g/l
Acidity & AlkalinityLess than 0.05 ml of 0.1N HCl or NaOH
Organic VolatilesNot Detected
Total Aerobic Microbial Count (per g)1000 Max
IdentificationPass
Granulometry, Mesh 32599% through 325 Mesh
Lead0.001 Max
AppearanceFine Powder
Loss on Drying4% max
Insolubilityin water, alcohol, ether
Odorwh. soft oily powd., tasteless, odorless
Molecular weight591.27

Lauric Acid

CAS143-07-7
FormulaCH3(CH2)10COOH
SynonymDodecanoic acid, Laurostearic acid, Dodecanoic acid, Dodecanoic acid
Density0.833
Slightly Solubleoil odor
C1299 Min
C 140.5 Max
Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209Max Lovibond 5 ¼" : 1.5 Yellow, 0.3 Red
Acid Value, mg KOH/g278 -282
C100.5 Max
Iodine Value of Glycerides0.2 Max
Titer43 - 44
Saponification Value279 - 283
Vapor Pressure1 mm (121 c)
Insolubilityin water
Refractive Index1.4323 (45 c)
Melting Point44 c
Colorcolorless needles
Molecular weight200.36
Solubilitybenzene, chloroform, alcohol, ether, petrol. ether
Boiling Point225 c (100 mm)

Glycerin 99.5% USP

CAS56-81-5
FormulaC3H8O3
Synonymglycerine, glycerol, glycyl alcohol, 1,2,3-propanetriol, pricerine 9091, incorporation factor, emery 912, cristal, bulbold, propane-1,2,3-triol, optim, star, moon, grocolene, clyzerin, wasserfrei, 90 technical glycerine, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, emery 916, vitrosupos, synthetic glycerine, ophthalgan, dagralax, 90 technical glycerin, synthetic glycerin, ifp, trihydroxypropane, propanetriol, osmoglyn, glysanin, glyrol, nsc 9230, glyceritol, glycerine, glycerol acs reagent, >=99.5%, glycerol, 20% (sterile solution), glycerin, exceeds a.c.s. specifications, spectrosolv (tm), glycerin,synthetic, auralgan (salt/mix), glycerin,anhydrous, glycerin, synthetic, glycerin, anhydrous, glycerin(mist), trihydroxypropane glycerol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, collyrium fresh-eye drops (salt/mix), trihydroxypropane, 1,2,3-propanetriol propane-1,2,3-triol, glycyl alcohol, glycerol, glycerine, glicerol
Organic Volatile ImpuritiesMeets requirements
Glycerol Content99.5 % Min.
SolubilityMeets the requirements
Residue on Ignition0.01% Max.
Heavy Metals5 ppm Max.
IdentificationMeets the requirements
Insolubilityin ether, benzene, chloroform
Refractive Index1.4730 (25 c)
Odorodorless, sweet taste
Melting Point17.8 c
Molecular weight92.09
Flash Point(oc) 176 c
Boiling Point290 c (dec.)
Density1.26201 (2525 c)
Specific gravity (@25/25° C)1.249 Min.
Color, Pt-Co10 Max.
Chlorides10 ppm Max.
Water Content0.5 % Max.
Chromatographic PurityMeets Requirements
Chlorinated Compounds30 ppm Max.
Sulfates20 ppm Max.
Fatty Acid& Esters Ml 0.5N NaOH1 ml of 0.5 N NaOH Max.
EINECS200-289-5
InChIPEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChIKey1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2

Linoleic Acid

CAS60-33-3
FormulaCH3(CH2)4=CHCH2CH=CH(CH2)7COOH
SynonymLinolic acid, 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid, 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z,12Z)-
Density0.9007 (224 c)
Freely Solublein ether
Iodine Number165 - 173 (HANUS 2 HRS)
Saponification Value198 - 204
After Heating<5 (Gardner)
Color, APHA<100
Neutralization Value197 - 203
Iodine Value140 - 150 (WIJS 1 HR)
Hydroxyl Value<10
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (%)50 - 60
Insolubilityin water
Melting Point-12 c
Colorcolorless to pale yellow oil
Molecular weight280.44
Solubilitychloroform, abs. alcohol, methanol, and acetone
Boiling Point230 c (16 mm)

Caprylic/Capric Acid Blend

CAS124-07-2
FormulaC7H15COOH
SynonymC-8 acid, n-Caprylic acid, Octanoic acid, Octanoic acid
Density0.91 (204 c)
Slightly Solublein water
Saponification Value353-369
C850 - 63
Acid Value, mg KOH/g352-368
Titer,°C7.0 Max
Color, APHA; ASTM D 1209Max, Lovibond 5 ¼" : 3.0 Yellow, 0.5 Red
Iodine Value1.0 max
C1035 - 48
C12 & Higher0 - 3
C60 - 2
Odorunpleasant odor
Refractive Index1.4280
Melting Point16 c
Colorcolorless leaf or oily liquid
Molecular weight144.21
Flash Point(tcc) 110 c
Solubilityalkalis, ethanol, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, petrol. ether, glac. acetic acid
Boiling Point237.5 c
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