Product Description
Stearic Acid is a high-quality long-chain saturated fatty acid widely used in soap making, skin care, cosmetic formulations, hair care products and household applications. It helps create stable textures, thickening, structure and rich creamy feel in creams, lotions, balms and conditioners.
In soap making, Stearic Acid improves hardness, stability and longevity of bar soaps and enhances the body and performance of shaving soaps. It is also useful in candles, wax blends, polish formulations and general-purpose applications requiring a stable fatty acid component.
Chemical Information
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Chemical Name (Common): Stearic Acid
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IUPAC Name: Octadecanoic Acid
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Other Names: Octadecylic Acid, C18:0 Fatty Acid
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INCI Name: Stearic Acid
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Molecular Formula: C18H36O2
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CAS Number: 57-11-4
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Purity: ≥ 99%
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Appearance: White to off-white flakes/powder
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Odor: Faint fatty odor
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Melting Point: ~69–70 °C
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Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and organic solvents
Features & Benefits
- Excellent thickener, hardener and stabilizer
- Improves creaminess and structure in creams and lotions
- Essential for soap and shaving formulations
- Increases hardness and longevity of bar soaps
- Acts as co-emulsifier in cosmetic emulsions
- Suitable for skincare, haircare, soaps and home-care products
Uses & Applications
- Soap making: bar soaps, shaving soaps
- Skin care: creams, lotions
- Hair care: conditioners, masks
- Cosmetics: balms, sticks, emulsions
- Candles and wax blends
- Polish and home-care formulations
Suggested Formulation Uses (Examples)
- Creams & lotions: 1–10% as thickener
- Soap bars: 3–15% to improve hardness
- Shaving soaps: 10–25% for stable foam
- Conditioners: 1–5% for better body
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.
- Keep container tightly closed.
Warnings
- Avoid eye contact and prolonged skin exposure.
- Not for ingestion.
- Use protective equipment as needed.
Safety & Handling Summary
Use gloves and goggles. Handle in well-ventilated areas. Refer to SDS for full safety information.
Technical Support
Cleansol provides formulation guidance and compatibility support.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: The typical data is only for reference. Users must verify suitability and comply with safety and regulatory requirements before use. Cleansol assumes no liability for misuse.
Professional Use Declaration
By purchasing this product, I confirm it is solely for my professional and commercial use only. I accept full responsibility for safe handling, storage and disposal.
