SYM-ST 4989 is a commercial grade, low Iodine value stearic acid. It is a solid at ambient
temperatures and is supplied in flake or liquid form.

 Applications
 Rubber Processing
General Rubber Goods
Grease manufacture
Specialty Lubricants
Cosmetics
Toiletries
PVC Stabilisers
Pharmaceuticals manufacture
Candles

Specifications
Acid Value (mgKOH/g)                    202-208
Saponification value (ml/KOH/g)       204-210
Titre oC                                          54-57.5
Iodine value (gl2/100g)                     1.0 max
Colour - Lovibond 5 1/4" cell
Yellow                                           4.0 max
Red                                               0.5 max
Unsaponifiable matter %                  0.5 max
FCC monograph Pass

Other Characteristics
Approximate composition %
C14 Fatty Acid 4
C15 Group Fatty Acid 1
C16 Fatty Acids 35
C17 Group Fatty Acids 3
C18 Fatty Acids 55
C18.1 Fatty Acids 1
C20 Fatty Acids 1