Chemical Name: Octadecanoic Acid
CAS No.: 57-11-4
Applications:
1. Mainly used in the production of stearates.
2. Used as PVC heat stabilizer and lubricant.
3. In the rubber industry, it is used as a vulcanizing activator, softener, plasticizer, emulsifier, foaming agent, release agent and external lubricant, which is conducive to the full diffusion of carbon black, white carbon black and zinc oxide.
4. In the cosmetics industry, it is used in the two types of skin care products, vanishing cream and cold cream, to emulsify them, thus turning them into stable and white pastes. It is also the main raw material for making almond honey and milk. Stearic acid soap esters are more widely used in the cosmetics industry.