Stearic acid, chemically known as Octadecanoic Acid, is a common, industrially pure saturated fatty acid found in both plant and animal sources bound to glycerol. This compound constitutes about 30% of animal fats, while its share in vegetable oils is less than 5%.

Features and Performance

Rubber Grade Stearic Acid is used as a Processing Aid and Lubricant in the rubber industry. This compound facilitates the mixing and shaping process of rubber by improving the dispersibility of fillers and increasing the fluidity of compounds. It also increases the performance of accelerators during the vulcanization stage and helps create stable crosslinks, which ultimately improves the mechanical properties of the final product.

Natural Sources

In addition to its industrial applications, stearic acid is also found naturally in many food products; Including in milk, dairy, meat, grains, nuts and other sources of fat.

Applications

•         Production of various types of tires (automotive, industrial and general)

•         Process aid in the production of plastic compounds

•         Manufacturing of various types of candles

•         Cosmetics and health industries (creams, lotions, softeners)

•         Production of soaps, detergents and body washes

•         Production of industrial lubricants

•         Heat stabilizer in PVC

•         Use in the leather and adhesive industry

•         Antistatic agent in plastic and electronics production

•         Food industry (in controlled applications)

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