Description

n-(3-Hydroxypropyl)Stearamide is a high-purity, non-ionic surfactant and emulsifying agent derived from stearic acid. This compound is valued for its excellent thickening, stabilizing, and conditioning properties in a variety of industrial formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance product texture and performance.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emulsifier, thickener, and opacifier in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.
• Textile & Fiber Processing: Used as a softener and lubricant to improve the hand-feel and processing of synthetic fibers and fabrics.
• Industrial Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids: Serves as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricity additive.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Functions as a softening agent and release aid in paper coatings and processing.
• Agricultural Formulations: Employed as an adjuvant and emulsifier in pesticide and herbicide concentrates.
• Plastics & Polymer Additives: Acts as an internal and external lubricant and anti-static agent in polymer processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(3-Hydroxypropyl)Stearamide
CAS No.	67177-07-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₄₃NO₂
Molecular Weight	341.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Stearic Acid Hydroxypropyl Amide; N-(3-Hydroxypropyl)octadecanamide; Octadecanamide, N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-; Hydroxypropyl Stearamide; 3-Hydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)octadecanamide; Armowax EBS; Arosurf MG 170
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-(3-Hydroxypropyl)Stearamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications and is suitable for its intended industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and other key parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	85 - 95 °C
Acid Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Amine Value	Contact for details
Moisture (KF)	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.