FATTY ACID

FATTY ACID Product Specifications

• Ingredients Composed of various mixtures of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
• Molecular Formula Varies depending on specific fatty acid (e.g. C18H36O2 for stearic acid)
• Properties Non-toxic biodegradable and hydrophobic with surfactant properties
• Refractive Rate Varies depending on the fatty acid and its saturation
• Smell Mild or slight fatty odor
• Appearance Waxy solid flakes or liquid (depending on type and temperature)
• Poisonous NO
• Melting Point Varies widely based on fatty acid (e.g. 69C for stearic acid; -5C for oleic acid)
• Usage Raw material in industrial applications personal care products and as an emulsifying agent
• Storage Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area away from sunlight
• Shape Flakes beads powder or liquid
• Shelf Life 1-2 years under proper storage conditions
• Application Used in cosmetics lubricants soaps detergents candles and food industry (as emulsifiers or additives)
• Ph Level Neutral to slightly acidic ~5-7
• Structural Formula Varies (General structure: R-COOH where R is a hydrocarbon chain)
• EINECS No Varies (e.g. 200-313-4 for stearic acid 204-007-1 for oleic acid)
• Physical Form Solid or liquid depending on fatty acid chain length and saturation
• HS Code 2915.90
• Taste Bland
• Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents (e.g. ethanol ether)
• CAS No Varies (e.g. 57-11-4 for stearic acid 112-80-1 for oleic acid)
• Density . Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
• Grade Industrial cosmetic and food grade (depending on use)
• Molecular Weight Varies depending on specific fatty acid (e.g. 284.48 g/mol for stearic acid)
• Purity Varies by grade (e.g. 95% for high purity stearic acid)