Stearic Acid – Industrial & Cosmetic Grade (C18 Fatty Acid)

Stearic Acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid (C18) derived from natural fats and oils. Known for its waxy, solid form and emulsifying properties, stearic acid is widely used in rubber vulcanization, cosmetic formulations, plastic stabilizers, lubricants, detergents, and candle manufacturing.

Cavin Resource supplies both industrial and cosmetic-grade stearic acid, with 99% minimum purity, sourced through advanced hydrolysis and fractionation processes. Our product is available in flake or powder form, packed securely for international delivery.

We cater to manufacturers in the rubber, personal care, food packaging, plastics, and chemical processing industries, delivering bulk quantities with guaranteed quality, documentation, and packaging customization.

🧪 Packaging Options

• 25kg PE-lined woven bags

• 500kg jumbo bags

• Customized packaging available

🏭 Use Cases by Industry

🧴 Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Acts as an emulsifier and thickener in creams, lotions, and soaps

⚙️ Rubber Processing

• Vulcanization activator for natural and synthetic rubber

🕯️ Candle Manufacturing

• Enhances burning stability and texture

🧪 Plastics & PVC Stabilizers

• Acts as a lubricant and heat stabilizer

🧼 Soaps & Detergents

• Used as a hardening agent and surfactant precursor

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✅ Benefits of Stearic Acid

• 🔬 High Purity (≥99%) – Reliable performance across industries

• 🧪 Multi-Industry Use – From skincare to industrial processing

• 📦 Excellent Storage Stability – Long shelf life in proper conditions

• ♻️ Eco-Friendly Source Options – Palm- or tallow-based variants

• 🌍 Global Export Ready – With full COA, MSDS, and quality certificates

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📚 Credible References & Sources

• 🔗 PubChem – Stearic Acid

• 🔗 Personal Care Products Council – Ingredient Database

• 🔗 ScienceDirect – Applications of Stearic Acid in Industry

• 🔗 FAO – Use of Fatty Acids in Food and Industry

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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1. What is the difference between cosmetic and industrial-grade stearic acid?

Answer:
Cosmetic grade is highly refined, odorless, and meets GMP/INCI requirements. Industrial grade is suitable for rubber, plastics, and candles.

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2. Can you customize the packaging for export?

Answer:
Yes, we offer private labeling, multilingual labeling, and palletized shipments upon request.

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3. Is your stearic acid derived from palm or animal sources?

Answer:
We supply both vegetable-based (palm) and tallow-based stearic acid. Kindly specify preference during inquiry.

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4. Is it safe for use in personal care products?

Answer:
Yes, our cosmetic grade is GMP, Halal, Kosher certified, and safe for lotions, creams, and soaps.

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5. How do I place a bulk order for stearic acid?

Answer:
Use our bulk inquiry form on the product page to specify quantity, grade, packaging, and documentation needs. Our export team will respond promptly.