Product Description
Stearic acid from China, an essential fatty acid used extensively in soap, cosmetics, rubber, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This saturated fatty acid provides thickening, hardening, and emulsifying functions in numerous formulations where its waxy texture and chemical properties contribute to desired product characteristics. West African soap manufacturers rely on stearic acid as a key ingredient that increases bar soap hardness, improves lather quality, and enhances skin feel during use. In cosmetic applications, stearic acid functions as an emulsifier and texture modifier in creams, lotions, and makeup products. The rubber industry uses stearic acid as a processing aid and vulcanization activator, while pharmaceutical applications include tablet lubricants and suppository bases. Available in various grades differentiated by purity and fatty acid composition, stearic acid represents one of the most widely used oleochemicals in consumer and industrial products, providing reliable performance at economical cost.
Application
Soaps, detergents, and cosmetic / personal care products