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1. Overview & Definition:
Hytitre
(Stearic Acid Min 90%) is a high-purity, saturated long-chain
fatty acid (C18:0) derived from natural vegetable oils and animal fats.
It is commonly used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, rubber, and
industrial applications due to its lubricating, emulsifying, and
thickening properties.
2. Properties:
- Chemical
Name: Octadecanoic Acid
- Molecular
Formula: C18H36O2
- Purity: Minimum
90% Stearic Acid
- Appearance: White
to off-white flakes, beads, or powder
- Melting
Point: 68–72°C
- Solubility: Insoluble
in water, soluble in organic solvents
3. Applications:
- Cosmetics
& Personal Care: Used in creams, lotions, and shampoos
as an emollient, thickener, and stabilizer.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used
as an excipient and lubricant in tablet formulations.
- Food
Industry: Functions as a food additive and
emulsifier in processed foods and confectionery.
- Rubber
& Plastics: Used as a molding agent and
dispersing agent in rubber and plastic manufacturing.
- Industrial
Applications: Used in lubricants, waxes, and surfactants
for multiple manufacturing processes.
4. Manufacturing & Compliance:
- Derived
through fractionation & purification of natural oils/fats.
- SGS
ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Complies
with global industry regulations for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and
food-grade applications.