Stearic Acid Ethoxylate (SEA) - Typical Properties
Grade-wise specifications across the SEA range.
| RIMPRO Grade | Appearance at 25°C | Saponification Value | Iodine Value | HLB | Acid Value | Molecular Weight | Melting Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA-5.0 | Soft solid | 111 ± 5 | < 1.0 | 8.89 | 111-117 | ~ 505 | 28 |
| SEA-6.5 | Soft solid | 100 ± 5 | < 1.0 | 9.7 | 99-105 | ~ 570 | 28 |
| SEA-8 | Waxy cream | 89 ± 5 | < 1.0 | 11.1 | 89-95 | ~ 637 | 30 |
| SEA-10 | Pasty solid | 78 ± 5 | < 1.0 | 12.16 | 83-87 | ~ 725 | 31 |
| SEA-12 | Pasty solid | 70 ± 5 | < 1.0 | 13.00 | 67-73 | ~ 813 | 32 |
| SEA-20 | Waxy solid | 61 ± 5 | < 1.0 | 15.12 | 46-52 | ~ 1165 | 34 |
| SEA-30 | Waxy solid | 53 ± 5 | < 1.0 | 16.46 | 32-38 | ~ 1605 | 36 |
| SEA-40 | Flakes | 42 ± 5 | < 1.0 | 17.22 | 24-30 | ~ 2046 | 38 |
| SEA-50 | Flakes | 35 ± 5 | < 1.0 | 17.71 | 19-25 | ~ 2486 | 42 |