Stearic Acid Triple Pressed for Cosmetics Global Supply from Malaysia

Stearic Acid Triple Pressed is a commercially processed saturated fatty-acid material obtained from oils and fats. Pressing and separation reduce the proportion of liquid unsaturated fatty acids and concentrate the solid saturated fractions. Palm-derived commercial grades commonly contain both C16 palmitic acid and C18 stearic acid rather than one chemically pure compound.

Commercial grades are normally identified by their C18 stearic-acid concentration. For example, Mars Oleochemicals publishes grades from C18-38% through C18-98%. Its C18-40 grade contains approximately 56-62% palmitic acid and 37-42% stearic acid, while higher C18 grades contain progressively more stearic acid. Buyers should therefore specify the precise grade rather than requesting only “Stearic Acid Triple Pressed.”

Palm Oil Fruit - Mars Oleochemicals Malaysia

Stearic acid supporting texture, hardness, lubrication and processing across diverse manufacturing industries worldwide.

Stearic acid and commercial C16-C18 blends are used in cosmetics, soaps, candles, rubber, plastics, coatings, lubricants and metallic-stearate production. In cosmetics, stearic acid supports cleansing, emulsification and product stability. In candles, it can increase hardness and opacity. In rubber processing, it is used as a compounding ingredient and part of activator systems.

Mars Oleochemicals supplies multiple Stearic Acid Triple Pressed grades for international commercial requirements. Published options include 25-kilogram bags and 700-kilogram bulk bags, with container loading dependent on packing and palletisation. Buyers should request the relevant C18 content, fatty-acid distribution, acid value, iodine value, titer, colour, packing and quality documents before approval.

Available in multiple C18 concentrations
Vegetable-derived palm-based options
White bead or granular physical form
Supports thickening and structuring
Helps stabilise suitable cosmetic emulsions
Increases hardness in soaps and candles
Supports rubber-compounding processes
Useful in lubricant and release systems
Suitable for metallic-stearate manufacturing
Available for industrial-volume procurement
Supplied with grade-specific analytical specifications
Available in bags and bulk-bag formats

Enables selection by required C18 concentration
Supports consistent formulation texture
Helps improve hardness in soap and candle systems
Can improve body and consistency in creams and lotions
Supports rubber mixing and processing
Can function in lubricant and mould-release systems
Provides a feedstock for stearate salts and esters
Available in different purities for different industries
Supports specification-based commercial purchasing
Available with SDS, TDS and COA documentation
Suitable for containerised international supply
Serves personal-care and industrial manufacturers

Cosmetic creams and lotions
Body butters and balms
Shaving creams
Soap and cleansing bars
Shampoo and hair-care formulations
Candle and wax products
Rubber and tyre compounds
Vulcanisation-activator systems
Plastic and polymer processing

Mould-release formulations
Metallic stearates
Lubricating greases
Textile-processing auxiliaries
Paints and coatings
Polishing compounds
Alkyd resins
Paper-processing products
Industrial chemical intermediates

1. What is Stearic Acid Triple Pressed? Stearic Acid Triple Pressed is a commercially processed saturated fatty-acid material produced from vegetable or animal fats. Palm-derived commercial grades commonly contain both palmitic acid and stearic acid.

2. Is every Triple Pressed Stearic Acid grade pure stearic acid? No. Lower and medium C18 grades are generally mixtures containing substantial quantities of palmitic acid. High-purity grades such as C18-90, C18-92 or C18-98 contain a greater proportion of stearic acid.

3. What does the C18 percentage mean? The C18 percentage indicates the approximate minimum proportion of stearic acid in the fatty-acid distribution. The remaining material may include palmitic acid and smaller quantities of other fatty acids.

4. What is the correct INCI name for stearic acid? The recognised cosmetic INCI name is Stearic Acid. Octadecanoic Acid is a chemical or systematic name and should not be used as the INCI field.

5. Which CAS number and molecular formula should be used? Pure stearic acid uses CAS 57-11-4, EC 200-313-4 and molecular formula C18H36O2. A commercial C16-C18 blend may use CAS 67701-03-5 and EC 266-928-5 and does not have one molecular formula.

6. What is Stearic Acid Triple Pressed used for? It is used in cosmetics, creams, lotions, soaps, detergents, candles, rubber compounds, plastics, coatings, lubricants, metallic stearates and other industrial formulations.

7. How is stearic acid used in rubber manufacturing? Stearic acid is used as a rubber-compounding ingredient, processing aid, dispersing agent and component of vulcanisation-activator systems. Performance depends on the compound and selected grade.

8. Can every stearic acid grade be used in food or pharmaceutical products? No. Food and pharmaceutical use requires an appropriate grade that meets the applicable purity, compendial, contaminant, manufacturing and destination-market requirements. FDA recognises specified food uses for compliant stearic acid but this does not make every industrial grade food suitable.

9. Where can buyers source Stearic Acid Triple Pressed from Malaysia? International buyers can contact Mars Oleochemicals Sdn. Bhd. for the required C18 grade, specification, packing options, quality documentation, availability and export quotations from Malaysia.