Stearic Acid (C18)

Uses & Applications

• CASE: Release Aid and Additive for Adhesives
• Food and Beverage: Used as a Mold Release for Hard/Pressed Candies Lubricants and Greases: Mold Release Lubricant for Sintering, Pressing Ceramic Powders, and Latex Foam; Thickener in Greases
• Metal Working Fluids: Used in Metal Polishes and Buffing Compounds as a Binder
• Oil and Gas: Viscosity Modifier for Oil Extraction
• Personal Care: Acts as an Emulsifier/Emulsion Stabilizer, Thickener, and Surfactant in Creams, Lotions, Detergents, Soaps, Shaving Cream, Body Washes and Hair Care Products. Functions as a Hardener in Candles, Soaps, Crayons and Pastels.
• Plastics: Internal and External Lubricant and Viscosity Depressant in PVC Processing
• Renewable Chemistries: Made from Palm Oil and Sourced from RSPO Members, our Stearic Acid is Your Renewable Choice
• Rubber: Activator, Accelerator, Internal Lubricant, Mold Release Agent and Surface Lubricant in Rubber Processing
• Soaps and Detergents: The Primary Use of Stearic Acid is in the Manufacture of Soaps, Detergents and Shampoos, Where it can be Used as the Base, or a Surfactant, Emulsifier, Emulsion Stabilizer, Thickener or in the Case of Bar Soaps, a Hardener
• Surfactants and Esters: Stearic Acid Functions as a Surfactant as Noted in Many of its Applications
• Textiles: Used to Strengthen Yarn. Stearic Acid Combined with Castor Oil is Used to Make Softeners for Textile Sizing
• Waxes: Binder and Thickener in Buffing Compounds