Stearic Acid - 100% Natural

Stearic Acid has many uses from food to personal care products. Common uses include:

• Soaps & Shampoos: Esters of stearic acid produce pearly effect in soaps and shampoos

• Skincare: Stearic acid is an intensive moisturizer in creams and lotions, and soaps of stearic acid can be used as emulsifiers

• Detergents/Disinfectants: Quaternary alkylammonium derivatives are used in the manufacture of detergents, antistatic agents & disinfectants

• Softening: Stearate salts of zinc, calcium, lead etc are used in softening PVC.

• In Tyres: Used as release agents in manufacturing of tyres

• Textile: Stearic acid with castor oil is used in textile sizing

• Fireworks: Used in firework to coat metal powder which prevents oxidation, allowing composition to be stored for long time

• Candies:Used with sugar or corn syrup as hardener in candies

• Candles: Used in candle making

• Dietary supplements: Used in dietary supplements as it is a fatty acid

• Fanning: Used as lubricant agent in playing cards

Safety Information

Stearic acid is safe to use in foods and other purpose. It is not hazardous when consumed in limited quantities.