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Hystrene® 9718 NF EXT Flake

Hystrene® 9718 NF EXT Flake is a high-purity stearic acid flake used as an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer in personal care and pharmaceutical applications.

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Product Overview

Hystrene® 9718 NF EXT Flake is a versatile and high-purity stearic acid flake, specifically designed for use in personal care and pharmaceutical applications. Its exceptional emulsifying, thickening, and stabilizing properties make it an ideal ingredient for formulators. With its excellent heat and color stability, Hystrene® 9718 NF EXT Flake is suitable for a wide range of products, including creams, lotions, and tablets. Its flake form ensures easy incorporation into formulations, and its high purity ensures consistent and reliable performance

Note: Hystrene 9718 NF EXT Flake is not food grade and is not intended for human consumption. It is for external use only in personal care and pharmaceutical applications.

Specifications

  • Form: Flake
  • Acid number: 196–200
  • Sap value: 197–201
  • Titer, °C: 66.5–69
  • Residue on ignition, %: 0–0.1

Features & Benefits

Features:
  • High-purity stearic acid flake (92% Stearic acid)
  • Excellent heat and color stability
  • Easy to incorporate into formulations
  • High melting point
  • Neutral odor and color
  • Broad FDA approval
Benefits:
  • Provides excellent emollience and moisturizing properties in personal care products
  • Offers emulsifying properties for stable formulations
  • Acts as a mold release agent for efficient processing
  • Functions as a foam depressant for controlled foam levels
  • Serves as a suspension agent and pigment dispersant for uniform mixtures
  • Enhances stability and texture in creams, lotions, and ointments
  • Suitable for use in high-temperature processes
  • Neutral character minimizes impact on product odor and color

Applications

Personal Care:
  • Emollient and thickener in creams and lotions
  • Stabilizer in hair care products
  • Opacifying agent in personal care formulations

Problems Solved

  • Formulation stability: Hystrene 9718 NF EXT Flake provides emulsifying properties, ensuring stable and consistent formulations.
  • Processing efficiency: Acts as a mold release agent, making processing easier and more efficient.
  • Foam control: Functions as a foam depressant, controlling foam levels and preventing excessive foam formation.
  • Suspension and dispersion: Serves as a suspension agent and pigment dispersant, ensuring uniform mixtures and preventing settling.
  • Stability and texture: Enhances stability and texture in creams, lotions, and ointments, providing a smooth and consistent product.
  • High-temperature processing: Suitable for use in high-temperature processes, making it versatile for various applications.
  • Neutral odor and color: Neutral character minimizes impact on product odor and color, ensuring a neutral base for formulations.

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