Stearic Acid

Category: Gelato & Ice Cream / Food Manufacturing & Processing / Dairy Industry / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Nutraceutical Industry / Human Health & Clinical Nutrition / Cosmetics & Beauty

CAS / E-Number: 57-11-4

Grade / Standard: Food Grade / BP/USP/Cosmetic Grade

Functions:

• Emulsifier precursor, texture modifier
• Lubricant, release agent, emulsifier precursor
• Tablet lubricant, excipient
• Tablet lubricant in supplement manufacturing
• Excipient in clinical formulations
• Emulsifier, consistency agent, skin softener

Industry Notes:

• Compound coatings and ice cream wafer applications
• Tablet coating; confectionery release agent
• Processed cheese texture modifier
• Alternative tablet lubricant to magnesium stearate
• Supplement tablet manufacture lubricant
• Tablet lubricant; suppository base component
• Cream and lotion thickening; saponification in cold-process soap