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Hystrene® 3022 Flake

Hystrene® 3022 Flake is a high-purity, double-pressed stearic acid in flake form, offering excellent stability, emollience, and ease of incorporation.

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Product Overview

Hystrene® 3022 Flake is a high-purity, double-pressed stearic acid, derived from vegetable sources, and presented in flake form. This grade exhibits excellent stability, oxidative resistance, and thermal reliability, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications. The double-pressing process ensures a high level of purity, exceeding 98%, and a consistent fatty acid profile, resulting in a product with excellent emollience and lubricity. The flake form facilitates easy handling, incorporation, and dispersion, further enhancing its utility in various formulations.

Specifications

  • Acid Number: 193 - 201
  • Gardner Color: 0 - 3
  • Iodine Value g I/100g: 0 - 4
  • SAP Value mgKOH/g: 194 - 201
  • Titer: 51 - 55 °C
  • Unsaponifiables: 0 - 1.5
  • Water: 0 - 0.25
  • Appearance: white flakes, molten
  • Melting point: 51-55 °C / 124-131 °F
  • Boiling point: >315 °C / >600 °F
  • Flash point: 190 °C / 374 °F
  • Specific gravity: 0.880 g/cm3
  • Water solubility: insoluble
  • VOC content: 0

Features & Benefits

Features:
  • High-purity stearic acid (>98%)
  • Double-pressed for high stability
  • Flake form for easy handling and incorporation
  • Excellent oxidative and thermal stability
  • Suitable for vegetarian and vegan applications
  • Compliant with regulatory standards for food and personal care products
Benefits:
  • High emollience for skin and hair care products
  • Consistent quality and performance
  • Easy to incorporate and handle
  • Reliable and consistent source of stearic acid

Applications

Personal Care
  • Skin care: creams, lotions, moisturizers
  • Hair care: shampoos, conditioners, styling products
  • Cosmetics: makeup, foundations, eyeshadows
Food
  • Confectionery products: chocolate, candies, coatings
  • Baked goods products: pastries, cakes, cookies
  • Snack food products: crackers, chips, popcorn

Problems Solved

  • Difficulty finding a high-purity stearic acid for sensitive applications
  • Challenges with stability and oxidation in formulations
  • Difficulty handling and incorporating stearic acid in powder form
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
  • Finding a consistent and reliable source of stearic acid
  • Need for a high-emollience ingredient for skin and hair care products
  • Availability of arachidic and behenic acid blend in a flake form
  • Handling and storage issues of powder form fatty acids

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