Product Description: Akrochem Hydrogenated Stearic Acid Single Pressed is an animal-based, non-vegetable derived fatty acid. It is a mixture of saturated fatty acids with an approximate 24-33% palmitic acid content. Akrochem HSA is rubbermaker’s with oleic acid refined out. The unsaturated oleic makes stearic susceptible to oxidation and rancidity. As a result, Akrochem HSA has excellent color and a low iodine value and is ideal for applications requiring excellent heat and color stability.Information provided by Akrochem Corporation |