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Stearic Acid

Stearic Acid
Price: £6.32
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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Thursday the 11th September 2025*
In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)
4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)
UK Shipping

Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting orders for Northern Ireland.

We can only ship to the following postcodes where a Royal Mail postal option has been chosen at checkout.

AB, DD, DG3, DG4, DG6 - DG9, EH, FK, G, HS, IM, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO30 - PO41, TD, TR21 - TR25, ZE

* We will always try to ship as early as possible. Delivery could be much quicker than stated but is not guaranteed
  • Soaps
  • Cosmetics
  • Detergents
  • Lubricants
  • Softening and release agents

What is Stearic Acid? It is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain, appearing as a waxy, white solid at room temperature. It's naturally found in both animal fats and vegetable oils and is widely used in various products, including candles, soaps, cosmetics, and plastics, due to its emulsifying, thickening, and lubricating properties. 

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Stearic Acid, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Emulsifier
Helps combine oil and water-based ingredients, preventing separation in products like creams and lotions. 

Cosmetics
Can be found in various cosmetic products, including creams, lotions, and makeup, due to its emollient and emulsifying properties. 

Candle and Soap Making
Used to harden candles, preventing them from melting too quickly, especially in pillar candles and wax melts. Provides firmness and a longer-lasting quality to soaps. 

  • Minimum Assay: >98%
  • Molecular Formula: C18H36O2
  • Molecular Weight: 284.48
  • Solubility in water (% weight): Insoluble in water
  • Acid Number: 200
  • Iodine Value: 0.2%
  • Sulphated Ash: <0.055%
  • Congealing Temperature: 55 C
  • Melting Point: 69-72°C
  • Boiling Point: 232°/15mm

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions

Cas No: 57-11-4
Einecs No: 200-313-4
FP: 196 deg C

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