Stearic acid is a fatty acid widely found in nature. It has the chemical properties of general carboxylic acids, the structural formula is: C18H36O2. It is produced by the hydrolysis of oils and fats, is a white waxy transparent solid or a slightly yellow waxy solid. It can be dispersed into powder and has a slight smell of butter. Almost all oils and fats contain stearic acid in varying amounts. The content is higher in animal fats.
Stearic acid has good stability and processability. It is an important chemical raw material and additive. It is widely used in food, rubber, plastic, cosmetics, medicine, additives, etc.
1. It can be used as a heat stabilizer and lubricant in the plastic industry.
2. It can be used as a vulcanization activator, softener, dispersant, etc. in the rubber industry.
3. It can be used as a dispersant, softener, waterproofing agent, impregnant, antifriction agent, defoaming agent, etc. in the textile dyeing and finishing industry.
4. It can be used as an emulsifier, softener, gloss agent, etc. in the cosmetics industry.
5. It can be used as an emulsifier, dispersant, quality improver, etc. in the food industry.
6. It can be used as a sizing agent, softener, etc. in the papermaking industry.
7. It can also be used as a brightener for metal polishing; it can also be used as a raw material for the production of candles, calcium carbonate, and grease.
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