Stearic Acid (E570) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Octadecanoic Acid
- E570
Stearic acid is quoted for industrial, manufacturing and formulation requirements across Malaysia. It is also known as octadecanoic acid, while E570 is the designation used for relevant food-grade requirements. Commercial grades are selected by physical form and specification rather than by the product name alone.
Triple pressed material is commonly chosen where colour and odour requirements are tighter, while industrial or rubber grades serve compounding, lubrication and release functions. Stearic acid may be offered as flakes, beads, pastilles or granules, with the form confirmed against the quotation.
Rubber compounders use stearic acid as an activator and processing aid. Plastics processors use it as a lubricant and release aid, while personal-care formulators use it to build body in creams, cleansing products and soap systems. Candle manufacturers use it to harden and opacify wax blends and to adjust finished handling.
Send the required grade, form, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, route and timing are confirmed with the quotation so the offer can be matched to the intended process rather than assuming one grade suits every use.
- CAS number
- 57-11-4
- Formula
- C18H36O2
- Grade
- triple pressed, industrial, rubber, food
- Appearance
- white to off-white waxy solid
Stearic Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple pressed stearic acid | white to off-white flakes, beads or pastilles | — | Commonly selected for personal care, soap, candle and other formulations where tighter colour and odour requirements are important. Confirm the required analytical limits rather than relying on the grade name alone. | — |
| Industrial and rubber grade stearic acid | flakes, beads, pastilles or granules | — | Used in rubber compounding, plastics processing, mould release, lubricants and general process formulations. State the required acid value, iodine value, titre and physical form with the enquiry. | — |
| Food grade stearic acid (E570) | white flakes, beads or pastilles | — | For food processing requirements that specify E570. The intended use and required standard should be stated so the quotation can identify a suitable grade without treating every industrial grade as interchangeable. | — |
How to buy stearic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for stearic acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white waxy solid | — |
| Common physical forms | flakes, beads, pastilles or granules, depending on grade | — |
| Solubility in water | insoluble | — |
| Common grade checks | acid value, iodine value, titre, colour and moisture as required by the application | — |
Stearic Acid applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and incompatible materials. Handling controls should follow the safety information for the grade quoted.
Common questions about stearic acid
What is the difference between triple pressed and industrial stearic acid?
Triple pressed is a commercial grade designation commonly chosen where colour and odour control is important, but the exact limits can differ by source. Industrial and rubber grades are selected against the analytical specification and process need. Send an existing specification when the material must match an approved grade.
Which stearic acid form should I request?
Flakes, beads, pastilles and granules are solid forms of stearic acid, but they can differ in feeding, melting and dust behaviour. Choose the form that suits the dosing equipment and process, or describe the handling method so the offered form can be confirmed with the quotation.
Which grade is suitable for rubber or plastics processing?
Rubber buyers normally request an industrial or rubber grade suitable for activation with zinc oxide and dispersion through the compound. Plastics buyers should state the resin and whether stearic acid is being used as a lubricant, release aid or raw material for a metallic stearate.
Which stearic acid grade is used in personal-care formulations?
Triple pressed or another refined grade is commonly considered for creams, lotions, shaving products and soap systems where colour and odour matter. State the intended formulation and any required standard so the quoted specification can be checked against the application.
How is stearic acid used in candle manufacture?
It is added to selected wax blends to increase hardness and opacity and to influence mould release and finished handling. The appropriate grade and addition level depend on the base wax, process and required candle performance, so include those details with the enquiry.
Does E570 mean that every stearic acid grade is food grade?
No. E570 is the food additive designation, but an unspecified industrial grade should not be assumed to meet a food-grade requirement. State E570, the intended use and the required standard when requesting a quotation.
What packing and documents are available with stearic acid?
Packing and documentation depend on the grade and source offered. List the required pack format and any safety, specification or batch documents with the enquiry, and the quotation will identify what applies to that offer.
How is stearic acid priced?
Pricing is provided on enquiry with a stated validity period. The grade, physical form, specification, quantity and delivery location all affect the quotation, so include them for a like-for-like price.