Stearic Acid
What Is Stearic Acid?
Stearic acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid. It is also called Octadecanoic acid or Stearophanic acid.
• It is usually found in various plants and animal fats.
• It is majorly found as a component of shea butter and cocoa butter.
• In its solid form, it appears as a white solid and has a mild pungent, oily odour.
• It floats on water. It functions as a plant metabolite, an algal metabolite, a Daphnia magna metabolite, and a human metabolite.
Stearic Acid acts as a surfactant and opacifier. It is derived from renewable vegetable oils. It is readily biodegradable and is GMO-free.
Stearic Acid is a main renewable ingredient for production of soaps. Its applications include toiletries, transparent soaps and other cosmetic care products.
Possible applications are: personal care and detergents, lubricants, plastics and rubber, textiles auxiliaries, candles, paints and varnishes, print colors and metalworking.
here is a wide range of applications for Stearic acids including:
• Plastics and rubber
• Pharmaceuticals
• Soaps and detergents
• Crayons and candles
• Cosmetics
• Food additives
• Varnishes and paints
• Synthetic lubricants and cutting oils
Chem source Egypt supply good quantity of stearic acid to plastic and calcium carbonate factories in Egypt