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(Alfa) Stearic acid

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Alfa Chemistry

(Alfa) Stearic acid by Alfa Chemistry is a lightening/whitening agent. It is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with 18-carbon backbone. It is found in various animal and plant fats and is a major component of cocoa butter and shea butter. This ingredient effectively stabilizes, thickens and softens. It helps to create a cooling sensation when the moisturizer or ointment is applied on the skin. (Alfa) Stearic acid is used to manufacture products like emulsifiers, lubricants, ointments, lotions and emollients.

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Learn more about Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) and their use in predictive formulation.

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