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Hystrene® 5016 NF FG Veg - Flake

Hystrene® 5016 NF FG Veg, Flake: A high-purity, triple-pressed stearic acid (C18) derived from vegetable sources, presented in flake form for ease of handling and incorporation into formulations

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Product Overview

Hystrene® 5016 NF FG Veg, Flake: A high-purity, vegetable-derived blend of saturated fatty acids, primarily composed of palmitic acid (50%). The NF designation ensures adherence to standardized testing methods outlined in the National Formulary, while the FG classification confirms compliance with Food Chemical Codex (FCC) requirements for food-grade applications. This flake-form product is suitable for vegetarian and vegan formulations, offering a reliable and consistent ingredient for personal care and nutrition products

Specifications

  • Form: Flake
  • CAS Number: 57-11-4
  • Acid Number: 206–210
  • Iodine Value: 0–4.0
  • Titer: 54.5–56.5°C
  • Residue on Ignition: 0–0.1%

Features & Benefits

Features:
  • High-purity, vegetable-derived blend of saturated fatty acids
  • Primarily composed of palmitic acid (50%)
  • Triple-pressed grade for enhanced quality and performance
  • NF designation ensures adherence to standardized testing methods
  • FG classification confirms compliance with Food Chemical Codex (FCC) requirements
  • Flake form for easy handling and incorporation
Benefits:
  • Excellent heat and color stability for consistent product appearance
  • Effective tablet mold release agent in pharmaceutical applications
  • Reliable binder for creams and cosmetics, enhancing texture and stability
  • Provides moisturizing and emollient properties for skin and hair care
  • Supports vegetarian and vegan product claims
  • Meets strict quality and purity standards for food-grade applications

Applications

  • Suitable for vegetarian and vegan personal care products, such as:
    • Soaps and body washes
    • Lotions and creams
    • Cosmetics and skincare products
  • Ideal for nutritional supplements, including:
    • Dietary supplements
    • Functional foods
    • Beverages

Problems Solved

  • Inconsistent product texture and stability in personal care and cosmetic formulations
  • Difficulty finding a reliable and effective tablet mold release agent in pharmaceutical applications
  • Challenges in achieving optimal binder performance in creams and cosmetics
  • Need for a high-purity, food-grade fatty acid blend that supports vegetarian and vegan product claims
  • Difficulty ensuring consistent product appearance due to heat and color instability
  • Challenges in meeting strict quality and purity standards in food-grade applications
  • Limited availability of naturally or vegetable-extracted stearic acids
  • Tablets release issues from mold in pharma applications, including sticking or difficulty ejecting

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