Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain. The IUPAC name is octadecanoic acid. It is a waxy solid and its chemical formula is CHCOH.The salts and esters of stearic acid are called stearates.
Due to is vast applications Stearic acid is used as a lubricating agent In polymer industries such as Plastics and Rubber extrusion products. It is used as a food additive. Used in the production of detergents. It is widely used in cosmetics, soaps, and shampoos, paints, candle making etc.
Different grades of stearic acid are available as per its applications.
Also know as PE Wax.
Due to its high melting point and low oil content it gives excellent strength and lubrication's when used in Polymer products.
Rice bran wax is edible and can serve as a substitute for carnauba wax in most application due to its relatively high melting point.
it is used in multiple application like paper coatings, textiles, fruit and vegetable coatings, confectionery, pharmaceuticals, candles, moulded novelties, all types plastic granules, printing inks, as lubricants in plastic and rubber products, crayons, adhesives, cosmetics.
in cosmetics, rice bran wax is used as an emollient, and is the basis material for some exfoliation particles. It has been observed that rice bran wax at concentrations as low as 1 wt% in triglycerides can crystallize to form stable gels.
