Stearic Acid - RSPO certified

Stearic Acid is triple pressed the material we supply is RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil) , Kosher and Food Grade, the fatty acids from vegetable source is an excellent thickener and emulsion stabilizer for lotions and creams where Stearic Acid also improves the silkiness and glide of emulsions. Stearic Acid also makes an effective additive to improve the stiffness in stick products, soy candles, and the like. Often Stearic Acid is used to harden soaps, when neutralized Stearic Acid forms an in-situ soap (Sodium Stearate) which can be used as an emulsifier or cleansing agent.

SPECIFICATIONS

• off white flake or bead
• oil soluble
• melting point 54C (129F)
• store in closed container
• 2 yrs when properly stored
• 100% natural
• source material - palm fruit

USAGE GUIDELINES

• 2.0 to 3.0%
• levels above 3.0 will result in soaping (a whitening and lack of absorption when rubbed on the skin)
• added to the oil phase

APPLICATIONS

• stabilizing / thickening emulsions
• firmer lotion bars
• hardening soaps