Stearic Acid | 57-11-4
Cas No :
57-11-4
Synonyms :
Form :
Solid
Molecular Weight :
284.48
Molecular Formula :
C18H36O2
Boiling Point :
361 °c
Melting Point :
67 - 72 °c
Flash Point :
230 °f
Solubility :
Practically Insoluble In Water; Soluble In Ethanol And Light Petroleum
Description :
Stearic Acid Suppliers and Exporter for USA
Stearic Acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid widely used as a functional ingredient and processing aid across personal care, cosmetics, rubber, plastics, candles, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and industrial formulations. It is valued for its emollient, thickening, lubricating, mold-release, and surface-modifying properties. Stearic Acid is available in different grades and specifications depending on the intended application.
ChemicalBull supplies and exports Stearic Acid for customers across the USA. We support bulk requirements for manufacturers, formulators, distributors, and industrial buyers with suitable grades, specifications, packaging, and supply quantities according to application requirements.
Applications of Stearic Acid
Cosmetics and Personal Care
Stearic Acid is widely used in creams, lotions, soaps, cleansers, and other personal care products as an emollient, consistency agent, and formulation aid. It can contribute to product texture and viscosity.
Soap Manufacturing
Stearic Acid is used in soap and cleansing product manufacturing to modify hardness, texture, and formulation characteristics. It can be incorporated into different soap bases according to the required product properties.
Candles
Stearic Acid is used in candle manufacturing as a hardening and processing aid. It can increase hardness and influence the appearance and burning characteristics of suitable candle formulations.
Rubber Industry
Stearic Acid is commonly used in rubber processing as an activator and processing aid. It works with zinc oxide and other formulation components in vulcanization systems and can assist processing and dispersion.
Plastics and Polymer Processing
Stearic Acid is used in selected plastic and polymer formulations as a lubricant, processing aid, and mold-release agent. It can help reduce friction during processing and support smoother manufacturing operations.
Pharmaceutical Applications
Suitable pharmaceutical grades of Stearic Acid are used as an excipient and processing aid in selected pharmaceutical formulations. Its use depends on the required pharmacopeial grade and formulation specifications.
Lubricants and Industrial Applications
Stearic Acid is used in lubricants, greases, metal processing, and other industrial formulations where lubricating, surface-modifying, or processing properties are required.
Stearic Acid Supplier and Distributor in the USA
ChemicalBull is a Stearic Acid supplier and exporter serving customers in the USA. We supply Stearic Acid in bulk quantities for personal care, soap, rubber, plastics, candles, pharmaceutical, lubricant, and industrial applications. Product grade, purity, specifications, packing, and quantity can be discussed according to the buyer's requirements.
Bulk Product Supply
Our bulk Stearic Acid supply is suitable for customers requiring consistent material for formulation and manufacturing operations. Applications include:
- Cosmetics and personal care products
- Soap and cleansing products
- Candle manufacturing
- Rubber processing
- Plastics and polymer processing
- Pharmaceutical formulations
- Lubricants and industrial formulations
ChemicalBull can coordinate bulk Stearic Acid supply and export requirements for USA buyers based on the required grade, purity, specification, packing, and quantity.
Why Buy Stearic Acid from ChemicalBull?
ChemicalBull supplies Stearic Acid to customers looking for dependable chemical sourcing and export support. We coordinate product specifications, documentation, packaging, and shipment requirements according to the buyer's application and order quantity.
Buyer Advantages:
- Bulk Stearic Acid supply for USA buyers
- Different grades and specifications based on application requirements
- Suitable material for cosmetic, rubber, plastic, soap, candle, and industrial applications
- Flexible packing and order quantities
- Support for export documentation and shipment coordination
- Product documentation available as applicable
Frequently Asked Questions About Stearic Acid
1. What is Stearic Acid?
Stearic Acid is a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C18H36O2. It is a widely used fatty acid in cosmetic, soap, rubber, plastic, candle, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
2. What is Stearic Acid used for?
Stearic Acid is used in cosmetics, personal care products, soaps, candles, rubber processing, plastics, pharmaceuticals, lubricants, and various industrial formulations.
3. Is Stearic Acid used in cosmetics?
Yes, Stearic Acid is widely used in cosmetic and personal care formulations as an emollient, consistency agent, thickening component, and formulation aid.
4. Can ChemicalBull supply Stearic Acid in bulk to the USA?
Yes, ChemicalBull supplies and exports Stearic Acid in bulk quantities to USA buyers. Grade, purity, specifications, packing, and quantity can be discussed according to the customer's requirements.
5. What are the related products to Stearic Acid?
Related fatty acids and oleochemical products include Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Oleic Acid, and Myristic Acid. Selection depends on the intended formulation and application.
