740 B
740 B
Stearin
Formula
C3H5(C18H35O2)3
Pyrotechnics use
Synonyms
Stearic acid
Description
Stearin is used in conjunction with Aluminum flakes to help in the grinding process in making Dark Aluminum powder. It is also used in some fountain composition, which calls for stearin powder. Stearin is a glyceryl ester of stearic acid, derived from animal fats created as a by-product of processing beef. It is used as tallow in the manufacture of candles and soap.
Sources
It can be bought as a candles in many shops. Purified (white) animal fat like pig is in most part made of stearic acid and is a good substitute for most application
Hazards
Evaporated stearin like all fat is slightly toxic for the lung