Description:
Triple Pressed Stearic Acid is a high-purity, white, waxy solid typically available as flakes or fine powder. It undergoes a specialized triple pressing purification process to remove impurities and unsaturated fatty acids, resulting in exceptional purity and consistency. This grade of stearic acid is essential for applications requiring stringent quality, such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial products. It provides emulsification, thickening, and stabilizing properties while maintaining excellent physical and chemical stability.

Specifications:

• Appearance: White, free-flowing flakes or powder

• Purity: Typically ≥99%

• Melting Point: 69-72°C

• Acid Value: 205 – 211 mg KOH/g

• Saponification Value: 206 – 212 mg KOH/g

• Iodine Value: ≤0.5 g I2/100 g

• Color (Lovibond Red): ≤0.3

• Fatty Acid Composition:

  • Palmitic Acid (C16): ~52-56%

  • Stearic Acid (C18): ~42-48%

• Odor: Neutral or characteristic fatty acid odor, suitable for sensitive formulations

Applications:

• Cosmetics and personal care: creams, lotions, soaps, shaving products

• Pharmaceuticals: tablet excipient, coatings

• Industrial uses: lubricants, candle making, plastics, rubber products, metal polishes

• Food industry: stabilizers and gelling agents

Packaging:
Supplied in 25kg bags, typically 36-40 bags per pallet, facilitating bulk handling.