Stearic acid

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KindExcipient
ClassLubricant
SynonymsOctadecanoic acid, Stearic acid 50/70/95
Common uses / formsLubricant/glidant in tablets; 1–3% w/w; also emulsifier in creams
PropertiesWaxy solid, mixture of stearic & palmitic acids; grades by C18 content (50/70/95); mp ~54–70°C
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP, IP
Sourcing originsIndia, China, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesSpecify vegetable-derived for halal; less hydrophobic effect than Mg stearate
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

Related substances (Lubricant)

Magnesium stearate · Sodium stearyl fumarate · Calcium stearate · Glyceryl behenate · Hydrogenated vegetable oil

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Stearic acid — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-stearic-acid.html