Stearic Acid, Beads, USP/FCC Grade is a white, waxy long-chain saturated fatty acid in the form of beads obtained from fats or oils of vegetable origin.
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As a lubricant and anti-adherent agent
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As an emulsifier, opacifier, and consistency agent
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As a release agent, mold lubricant, and processing aid
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Product Information
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
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| CAS | 57-11-4 |
| Assay | NLT 90.0% |
| Grade | USP/FCC (Food) Grade |
| Physical form | Granular |
| Appearance | White, waxy, odorless spherical beads |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, and acetone |
| Molecular formula | C₁₈H₃₆O₂ (CH₃(CH₂)₁₆COOH) |
| Molecular weight | 284.48 g/mol |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Pillar | Natural |












