Sr. No.

Characteristics 

Requirements

1.

Description 

Off-white, unctus powder or granules

2.

Solubility 

Water Soluble

3.

Identification

Gives test of Sodium & Stearates

4.

Acid Value of Fatty Acid

Between 185 and 195

5.

Free Stearic Acid

Not more than 10 % 

6.

Loss on Drying 

Not more than 4 %

7.

Ash Content 

8.5-10.0 %