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Hystrene® 5016 NF FG Flake

Hystrene® 5016 NF FG is a high-purity, triple-pressed stearic acid product, available in a convenient flake or powder form

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Product Overview

Hystrene® 5016 NF FG, Flake is a high-purity, triple-pressed stearic acid featuring a 50% palmitic acid content, offering exceptional stability and texture in cosmetic and nutritional formulations. This FDA food-grade ingredient boasts a low iodine value and high titer, making it an ideal choice for sensitive skin applications, tablet mold release, and binder functions. With its availability in flake, powder, and pastille forms, Hystrene 5016 NF FG provides formulation flexibility, ensuring consistent performance and quality in various personal care and nutritional products

Specifications

  • Form: Flake
  • CAS number: 57-11-4
  • Acid number: 206–210
  • Iodine value: 0–4.0
  • Titer, °C: 54.5–56.5
  • Residue on ignition, %: 0–0.1

Features & Benefits

Features:
  • High-purity mixture of saturated fatty acids from edible sources
  • Approximately 50% palmitic acid content
  • Triple-pressed grade for high quality
  • Excellent heat and color stability
  • Chemical intermediate for resins
  • Broad FDA approval for food-grade and pharmaceutical applications
Benefits:
  • Reliable and consistent performance in various applications
  • Suitable for sensitive skin and food-grade products
  • Excellent stability and shelf life
  • Versatile intermediate for various chemical reactions
  • Meets stringent FDA standards for safety and purity

Applications

  • Cosmetics (creams, lotions, makeup)
  • Hair care (shampoos, conditioners, styling products)
  • Food-grade products (nutritional supplements, edible coatings)
  • Pharmaceuticals (tablet mold release, binder for capsules and tablets)

Problems Solved

  • FDA approval of flake form stearic acids for use in food and edible applications
  • Low heat or color stability of low-purity stearic acids

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