Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Aluminum stearate |
| Catalog Number: | M1606 |
| CAS Number: | 637-12-7 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C54H105AlO6 |
| Molecular Weight: | 877.39 |
| Solubility: | Soluble in alkali; Soluble in glycol |
| Storage: | 2-8°C, dry, sealed |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | Aluminum stearate is a saline form of stearic acid used as a thickener and emulsifier, and to regulate the stability and suspension of a cosmetic formulation, used as adjuvant. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |