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ENNORE INDIA CHEMICAL Stearic acid  is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid and its chemical formula is C17H35CO2H. Its name comes from the Greek word στέαρ "stéar", which means tallow. The salts and esters of stearic acid are called stearates. As its ester, stearic acid is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in nature following palmitic acid. The triglyceride derived from three molecules of stearic acid is called stearin.

Uses

Bitumen paint is used for waterproofing and weather protecting steelwork, asphalt and wood, concrete and potable water tanks. When dry it forms an odourless and taint free bitumen film.

Bitumen paint forms a corrosion resistant protective coating. It is solvent-based, fast drying and can be used to protect numerous materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, concrete, roofing felt, fibre, cement, corrugated iron, asphalt and wood.

Copper slag is a by-product of copper extraction by smelting. During smelting, impurities become slag which floats on the molten metal. Slag that is quenched in water produces angular granules which are disposed of as waste or utilized as discussed below.

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