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Hystrene® 5016 NF FG VEG, Pastille

Hystrene® 5016 NF FG VEG Pastille is a high-purity, vegetable-derived stearic acid in a convenient pastille form, meeting NF standards. It's ideal for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications requiring a reliable and consistent stearic acid

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Product Overview

Hystrene® 5016 NF FG VEG, Pastille grade is a high-purity mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Industrene 5016 is derived from natural vegetable sources, making this an excellent additive for food contact applications. This double-pressed stearic acid grade comes in the pastille form, offering easier handling, incorporation, and low dusting. Industrene 5016 NF FG VEG, Pastille grade has high stability and emollience, making it suitable for sensitive personal care, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications.

Specifications

  • Color: White
  • Form: Pastille
  • Acid number: 205–210
  • Iodine value: 0–5.0
  • Freezing point, °C: 53–59
  • Residue on ignition, %: 0–0.1

Features & Benefits

Features:
  • High-purity stearic acid
  • Vegetable-derived
  • Triple-pressed for high stability and purity
  • Pastille form for easy handling and incorporation
Benefits:
  • Excellent oxidative and thermal stability
  • High emollience for skin and hair care products
  • Easy to incorporate and handle
  • Consistent quality and performance
  • Suitable for vegetarian and vegan applications
  • Compliant with regulatory standards for food and personal care products

Applications

Personal Care:
  • Creams and lotions
  • Soaps and cleansers
  • Skincare products
  • Haircare products
  • Cosmetics
Food:
  • Confectionery
  • Baked goods
  • Snack foods
  • Pharmaceutical-grade food additives

Problems Solved

  • Need for a vegetable-derived ingredient for vegetarian and vegan products
  • Challenges with stability and oxidation in formulations
  • Difficulty handling and incorporating stearic acid in powder form
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for food and personal care products
  • Finding a consistent and reliable source of stearic acid for formulation
  • Need for a high-emollience ingredient for skin and hair care products

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