This cosmetic-grade stearic acid stands out for its plant-derived raw material options, excellent emulsifying and thickening performance, and stable performance across a wide temperature range. It is compatible with most cosmetic ingredients, including essential oils, vitamins and sunscreen agents, and can improve the texture and shelf life of finished personal care products. Its low irritation profile makes it suitable for baby skin care and sensitive skin formulations, while its fine particle size ensures uniform dispersion in cosmetic matrices. It meets clean beauty certification standards, helping beauty brands meet consumer demand for natural, safe personal care products.
Product Specifications include minimum 99.2% purity, melting point of 68-70°C, acid value ranging from 198-208 mgKOH/g, iodine value limited to max 0.6 gI₂/100g, heavy metals (as Pb) capped at 8 ppm, moisture content under 0.15%, color on Hazen scale max 15. It is packaged in 25-kilogram food-safe HDPE drums, with particle size of minimum 250 mesh. The product meets COSMOS and ISO 16128 clean beauty standards, and has an 18-month shelf life when stored in a cool, dry environment. Both vegetable-derived and animal-derived variants are available to support vegan and cruelty-free formula requirements.
Cosmetic Grade Stearic Acid is widely used across multiple personal care product lines. It acts as an emulsifier for facial creams, body lotions and hair conditioners, stabilizing oil-water mixtures to prevent product separation. It serves as a thickener for lipstick, lipstick bases and body butters, improving the texture and application feel of makeup products. For sunscreen formulations, it enhances product stability and improves the even spread of sunscreen on skin. It is also used as a viscosity adjuster for shampoos and shower gels, and as a texture improver for natural skincare products, meeting the requirements of clean beauty and organic personal care brands.
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