Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid naturally found in the fats of many animals and plants. It is a long-chain fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain, and its chemical formula is C18H36O2. Stearic acid is commonly used in hair care and cosmetic products such as shampoo, shaving cream, and soap.
Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55 acts as a surfactant and emulsifying agent, helping to stabilize mixtures of oil and water in various products, including creams and lotions.
Also known as a long-chain fatty acid, Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55 is derived from vegetable oils and animal fats. It is widely used in the production of detergents, soaps, hair care products, and cosmetics, including bar soap, shampoos, shaving creams, and candles.
As an emollient, emulsifier, and lubricant, Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55 helps soften and moisturize the skin. Its end-use applications extend to metallic stearates, fatty amines, alkyd resins, paper, plastics, coatings, paints, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, creams, lotions, polishing compounds, lubricants, surface coatings, candles, pharmaceuticals, and food packaging. It is also used as a softener, accelerator activator, and dispersing agent in rubber production.
Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55 is 100% From Natural Tropical Vegetable Palm Oil origin and Kosher certified.
| Product | Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55% Min |
|---|---|
| INCI Name / Origin | Octadecanoic Acid / Vegetable Origin |
| H.S Code | 3823.11.0000 |
| CAS No. | 57-11-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H36O2 |
| EINESCS No. | 200-313-4 |
| Origin | Palm Oil, RBD Palm Stearin |
| Physical Appearance | White Beads / Granular Form |
| Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55% Min | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Method | Specification | Typical value |
| Acid value mgKOH/g | AOCS Te 1a-64 | 206.0 - 213.0 | 208 |
| Iodine Value % Max | AOCS Tg 1a-64 | 0.5 Max. | 0.28 |
| Titer Deg °C | AOCS Tr 1a-64 | 55.0 - 58.0 | 55.8 |
| Colour Lovibond 5 1/4" | AOCS Cc 13e-92 | 0.5 R / 5.0 Y Max. | 0.1 R / 1.0 Y |
| Saponification Value mgKOH/g | AOCS Tl 1a-64 | 206.0 - 211.0 | 208.3 |
| Chain Distribution | |||
| C-12 Lauric Acid | 0 - 1 | 0.6 | |
| C-14 Myristic Acid |
ISO 5508 ISO 5509 |
0 - 1 | 1 |
| C-16 Palmitic Acid | 41 - 47 | 44.1 | |
| C-18 Stearic Acid | 52 - 58 | 55.8 | |
| C-18’ Oleic Acid | 0 - 1 | 0.4 | |
| Storage: Product stored in Beads form at temperature below 60°C is stable for min 2 years. | |||
Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55 is found in a variety of personal care and home care products, including moisturizers, sunscreens, cosmetics, makeup, soap, baby lotions, and laundry detergents.
Referred to as stearin, this palm oil-derived ingredient is used in creams and lotions for its emollient and thickening properties. In candles, it helps create harder wax that burns more slowly and has greater opacity. In soapmaking, stearic acid contributes to the hardness of the composition.
Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55 is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products such as soaps, lotions, creams, and makeup. As an emulsifying agent, thickener, and stabilizer, it helps maintain the texture and consistency of these products.
In candles, stearic acid is used to harden the wax, enhance burn time, reduce dripping, and improve overall quality.
Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55 is sometimes included in the production of pharmaceutical tablets and capsules as a lubricant to prevent sticking during manufacturing.
As a food additive (E number E570), stearic acid helps improve the texture and stability of foods. It is also used as a hardener in candies and a mold release agent for hard or pressed candies.
In the soap-making process, Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55 is used to produce hard, long-lasting soap bars.
Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55 acts as a softening agent in rubber production, aiding in the processing and molding of rubber products. It is also used as a processing aid and vulcanization activator.
Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55 is sometimes used as a mold release agent in the plastic industry.
As a surfactant and emulsifier, stearic acid helps stabilize oil-water mixtures in products like creams and lotions.
Stearic Acid Triple Pressed C18-55 is used to strengthen yarn. When combined with castor oil, it is also used to make softeners for textile sizing.
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