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Introduction and general information stearic acid
Types of stearic acid and its uses
Stearic acid is in the category of fatty acids, which is not toxic and is sold in two types: rubber grade and cosmetic. Cosmetic grade is used in the production of cosmetics and food products, and its rubber grade is used in the rubber industry.
Stearic acid is produced during the process of hydrolyzing animal and vegetable fats, which separates saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. In this step, the amount of pressing is determined by the grade of this product, usually the rubber grade is pressed twice and cosmetic grades are pressed three times.
The appearance of this product is powder and it is actually known as one of the most important fatty acids in the whole world, which does not dissolve in water. It is found in cocoa butter and cheese and is used in cosmetic products such as soaps, skin care products, lotions and creams.
In the manufacture of creams and shampoos, this product acts as a softener, which has a soft and moisturizing state, and because of the production of surfactants, it is an excellent cleanser for the skin.
Rubber grade stearic acid is used in the rubber industry as a lubricant and softener; Because this substance dissolves in alcohol, acetone, benzene and toluene, it has the ability to be combined with various substances, so it can be used in rubber compounds as an activating and dispersing agent. Also, it helps the tires to be separated from the mold better.
On the other hand, stearic acid is used in the production of magnesium, red, aluminum, sodium, potassium, etc. stearate, and it is necessary to know that it is also used to coat metals, in the production of candles, waxes, and pharmaceuticals.
Stearic acid is widely used in candle making; As a result, it increases the strength of the paraffin and increases the duration of the fuel.
Other uses of this product include making organic chemicals, animal and poultry feed, wood industry, photographic equipment, clothing care products, paper industry due to its hydrophobic properties.
Stearic acid available in the country is often imported from countries such as Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia; Of course, you need to know that these products are also produced inside the country, but the quality of domestic production is lower compared to imported samples.
The sold samples of these products are available to buyers in 20 kg packages in various cosmetic, industrial and pharmaceutical grades.
