emulsifying thickeners · fatty acid / emulsifying thickener
stearic acid 1842
A dependable fatty acid / emulsifying thickener, Stearic Acid is a waxy, solid flakes (mild, waxy) built for thickener and structuring agent for creams. A reliable building block for your formulas.
vegan · single-ingredient
kimiya workshop · at a glance
stearic acid 1842
emulsifying thickeners — fatty acid / emulsifying thickener
- inci
- stearic acid
- role
- fatty acid / emulsifying thickener
- form
- flakes/powder; white
- aroma
- mild, waxy
- solubility
- oil-miscible when melted; insoluble in water
- use level
- structural — commonly a few percent as thickener/co-stabilizer; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · indonesiafor the maker's bench
01in the workshop
- a the dual-duty hardener stiffens candles and thickens creams with one material.
- b candles harder wax, higher melt point, cleaner mold release.
- c opacity and body turns thin emulsions cushioned and clouds candle wax evenly.
- d predictable behavior a commodity workhorse with no surprises batch to batch.
- e melt-point raiser buys heat tolerance for summer-shipped products.
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handle with care
Caution: For external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes and the skin around the eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
formulation use onlynot for ingestion
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