Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: ACID-010
Date: 01/11/2025
STEARIC ACID
CAS Nº
57-11-4
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| MOECULAR FORMULA | C18H36O2 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 284.484 g/mol |
| ORIGIN | Vegetable |
| GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN | Asia |
| APPEARANCE | White granulated powder |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICATION | Positive | Internal Method |
| HUMIDITY | ≤0.2% | Internal Method |
| ACIDITY INDEX | 207.0 – 211.0 mg KOH/g | Internal Method |
| SAPONIFICATION INDEX | 208.0 – 212.0 mg KOH/g | Internal Method |
| IODINE INDEX | ≤0.5 g I2/100g | Internal Method |
| MELTING POINT | 54.0 – 56.0 ºc | Internal Method |
| COLOUR (Lovibond) | ||
| Yellow | ≤ 1 | Internal Method |
| Red | ≤ 0.2 | Internal Method |
| COMPOSITION | ||
| C14 Miristic Acid | ≤2.00% | Internal Method |
| C16 Palmitic Acid | 53.0 – 62.0% | Internal Method |
| C18 Ácido Esteárico | 38.0 – 45.0 % | Internal Method |
| >C 18 | ≤1.00% | Internal Method |
| BULK DENSITY | 0.85 g/ml | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Insoluble in water. Soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, tetrachloride and carbon disulfide. | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS | ≤5 ppm | Internal Method |
| ARSENIC | ≤2.0 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | ≤1.0 ppm | Internal Method |
| CADMIUM | ≤0.50 ppm | Internal Method |
| MERCURY | ≤0.10 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤500ufc/g | Internal Method |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | ≤100ufc/g | Internal Method |
| E. COLI | Not detected /25g | Internal Method |
| SALMONELLA | Not detected /25g | Internal Method |
| STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS* | Not detected /g | Internal Method |
| PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA* | Not detected /g | Internal Method |
Other informations
Use: Food additive.
Product is suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product Halal and Kosher..
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
STORAGE: Store in closed container at 5-35ºC, in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, ignition points, oxidising agents and strongly acidic or alkaline materials.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP, EP & FCC. And it is conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 231/2012.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product is suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product Halal and Kosher..
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
STORAGE: Store in closed container at 5-35ºC, in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, ignition points, oxidising agents and strongly acidic or alkaline materials.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, USP, EP & FCC. And it is conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 231/2012.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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