Stearin
Stearin is a mixture from Stearin - and palmitic acid with the general sum formula C 17 H 35 COOH. It becomes and. A. used, in order to manufacture candles.
Contrary to paraffin, which is a by-product from the Erdölverarbeitung, Stearin is won mainly from vegetable (Palmöl) or animal fat. It is biologically degradable.
Stearin was discovered 1818 as suitable candle raw material. Since paraffin is more favorable and more universally applicable, Stearin is used only rarely for the candle production. Stearinkerzen are firmer and have a higher quality.
The melting point of Stearin amounts to approximately 60-70 degrees Celsius.
