Sucrose Stearate Supplier in Malaysia
SUCROSE STEARATE supplier in Malaysia for personal-care, pharmaceutical and specialty-formulation manufacturers. Sucrose stearate is a non-ionic sucrose ester supplied as powder, granules or a waxy solid and selected by HLB, ester distribution and physical form.
Higher-HLB grades support oil-in-water emulsification, wetting and solubilising duties, while lower-HLB grades can serve co-emulsification and oil-phase compatibility. Monoester, diester and higher-ester proportions vary by grade and should be matched to the approved formulation.
Applications include creams, lotions, cleansing emulsions, balms, topical bases and specialist dispersions. Sucrose, stearic acid, other sucrose fatty-acid esters and formulated surfactant blends remain separate product identities rather than grades or aliases of this page.
Send the required HLB, ester distribution, physical form, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, delivery route and timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- Grade
- higher HLB emulsifier, lower HLB co-emulsifier
- Appearance
- white to cream powder, granules or waxy solid according to ester distribution and grade
SUCROSE STEARATE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher-HLB sucrose stearate | fine white to cream powder or granules | — | Oil-in-water emulsification, wetting and solubilising support in personal-care and pharmaceutical formulations where the buyer specifies the required HLB, monoester proportion and process conditions. | Sealed dry-product packing and supporting documents are confirmed with the quotation. |
| Lower-HLB sucrose stearate | cream powder, granules or waxy solid according to grade | — | Co-emulsification, oil-phase compatibility, emollient contribution and structure control in richer creams, balms and related systems where a lower declared HLB and mixed-ester profile are required. | Pack form and protective inner packing are confirmed for the quoted grade. |
How to buy SUCROSE STEARATE from ChemTrade
Request a quote for SUCROSE STEARATE
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product identity | sucrose ester based on stearic acid, supplied with a grade-specific ester distribution | — |
| Physical form | powder, granules or waxy solid according to grade | — |
| Appearance | white to cream material according to composition and processing form | — |
| HLB | declared for the selected grade and matched to the required emulsion or solubilising system | — |
| Ester distribution | monoester, diester and higher-ester proportions are grade specific | — |
| Grade controls | fatty-acid profile, acid value, free sucrose, moisture and other composition controls stated against the buyer's specification | — |
SUCROSE STEARATE applications
Safety and handling
Keep sucrose stearate sealed, cool and dry, protected from moisture, heat and contamination. Control dust when transferring powder grades and follow the handling information supplied for the quoted composition and form.
Common questions about SUCROSE STEARATE
What is sucrose stearate?
Sucrose stearate is a non-ionic sucrose ester based on stearic acid. Commercial grades can contain different proportions of monoester, diester and higher esters, which changes HLB, physical form and formulation behaviour. The full grade specification is therefore more useful than the name alone.
Which HLB grade of sucrose stearate should I request?
Match the declared HLB to the oil phase, emulsion type and process used by the formulation. Higher-HLB grades commonly support oil-in-water emulsification, wetting or solubilising, while lower-HLB grades may serve as co-emulsifiers or oil-phase-compatible structuring ingredients.
Why does monoester content matter in sucrose stearate?
The balance of monoester, diester and higher esters influences hydrophilic and lipophilic character, dispersibility and emulsion performance. State the approved ester-distribution or monoester target rather than assuming two sucrose stearate grades are interchangeable.
Is sucrose stearate the same as sucrose or stearic acid?
No. Sucrose and stearic acid are starting constituents with separate product identities. Sucrose stearate is the ester product and is purchased by its own ester distribution, HLB, form and quality specification.
Is a sucrose ester blend the same as sucrose stearate?
Not automatically. A blend may contain other sucrose fatty-acid esters, co-emulsifiers, carriers or processing aids. It needs its own composition and performance specification and should not be published as pure or standalone sucrose stearate.
What physical forms can sucrose stearate have?
Depending on composition and processing, grades may be supplied as powder, granules or a waxy solid. State the form the plant can disperse or melt and the addition process used by the formulation.
What specifications matter when buying sucrose stearate?
State HLB, ester distribution or monoester proportion, fatty-acid profile, physical form, appearance, acid value, free sucrose and moisture requirements. Include the formulation type, process conditions and required documents.
What information is needed for a sucrose stearate quotation in Malaysia?
Send the grade or HLB, ester-distribution target, physical form, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing and documentation so these can be addressed in a quotation with a stated validity period.