Stearic Acid White Flakes/Powder for Candle, Soap & Industrial Use

Stearic Acid (Octadecanoic Acid) is a versatile ingredient widely used in both candle making and cosmetic s. In candles, it strengthens paraffin wax, helps with mold release, and improves the finish of pillar candles. In cosmetics, it acts as a thickener and stabilizer, giving creams and lotions a smooth, silky texture. Derived from natural sources and refined through a triple-pressing process, this stearic acid is 98% pure, consistent, and free from preservatives.

Benefits & Features:

Strengthens paraffin wax for better structure and burn quality
Improves mold release in candle making
Recommended candle ratio: 3% to 7% with paraffin wax
Enhances fragrance absorption (testing recommended for best results)
In cosmetics, works as a stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Adds silky texture to creams, lotions, and other formulations

Applications of Stearic Acid

Candle Making: Improves hardness, opacity, and whiteness of candles; helps reduce black smoke while burning.
Metalworking: Acts as a binder in metal polishes and buffing compounds.
Plastics: Functions as an internal/external lubricant and viscosity depressant in PVC processing.
Textiles: Strengthens yarn; when combined with castor oil, used to produce softeners for textile sizing.
Rubber Industry: Serves as an activator, accelerator, internal lubricant, mold-release agent, and surface lubricant in rubber processing.
Waxes & Polishing: Works as a binder and thickener in wax-based buffing compounds.
Greases & Lubricants: Used as a thickener in greases; also as a mold-release lubricant for sintering, pressing ceramic powders, and latex foam.
General Industrial Uses: Ingredient in mold-release agents, polishing pastes, defoamers, metal flotation agents, paints, wax polishes, and waterproof textile products.

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