Stearic Acid Triple Pressed

STEARIC ACID TRIPLE PRESSED APPLICATIONS & USES:
CASE: Release aid and additive for adhesives
LUBRICANTS & GREASES: mold release lubricant for sintering, pressing ceramic powders and latex foam. Thickener in greases
METAL WORKING FLUIDS: used in metal polishes and buffing compounds as a binder
OIL & GAS: viscosity modifier for oil extraction
PERSONAL CARE: acts as an emulsifier/ emulsion stabilizer, thickener and surfactant in creams, lotions, detergents, soaps, shaving cream, body washes and hair care products. Functions as hardener in candle, soaps, crayons, and pastels
PHARMACEUTICAL: emulsifying agent, solubilizing agent, tablet and capsule lubricant and mold release agent
PLASTICS: internal and external lubricant and viscosity depressant in PVC processing
SOAPS & DETERGENTS: acts as an anionic, nonionic, cationic surfactant. base stock for liquid & dry soaps & detergents
RUBBER: activator, accelerator, internal lubricant, mold release agent and surface lubricant in rubber processing
TEXTILES: used to strengthen yarn. stearic acid combined with castor oil is used to make softeners in textile sizing
WAXES: binder and thickener in buffing compounds