Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Fatty acid odor |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 155 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | Insoluble in water |
Colour | Off white powder | Density [g/cm3] | 1.03 |
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | 400°C |
Appearance | A white or almost white, powder |
Assay (as CaO) | 9.0-10.5% |
Identification | To comply IP test |
Sum of stearic acid and plamitic acid | Min 90.0% |
Stearic Acid | Min 40.0% |
Loss on drying (at 105°C) | Max 4.0% |
Heavy metal (as Pb) | Max 0.001% |