Stearic Acid

Name: Stearic Acid
SKU: 69386
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Price range: 2,75€ through 74,11€ VAT included

Stearic Acid is 100% of vegetable origin, certified by BIOINSPECTA and manufactured in Spain.

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SKU: N/A Category: Waxes Tags: Acido, estearico

Stearic acid of 100% vegetable origin, obtained from the hydrogenation of palm oil and its subsequent refining.

It has a melting point of 54 – 56 º C.

As in the manufacture of soap, vegetable stearic acid is used in the manufacture of candles for several reasons:

It helps the wax melt more evenly, the candle will burn more evenly and last longer.
Vegetable stearic acid is very versatile and is used as an emulsifier, thickening agent and stabilizer in natural cosmetics.
It acts as a hardening agent, making the candle hold its shape and not melt too quickly.
If used alone, it achieves the crystal effect so characteristic of stearin candles.
It can be mixed with kerosene, as an additive to improve the finish of the candles.

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COA Y FT ACIDO ESTEARICO