Stearic acid can be used in candle production

Stearic acid is a white flake, bead or block solid at room temperature. It is composed of saturated fatty acids mainly C16 and C18. It is insoluble in water, slightly soluble in benzene and carbon disulfide, easily soluble in hot ethanol, non-toxic and tasteless, and has the general chemical properties of organic carboxylic acids. Stearic acid is widely used.

The role of stearic acid in candles:

In candle production, stearic acid can increase the hardness and whiteness of candles, especially When the candle burns, there is no black smoke.

According to the supply of stearic acid: the melting point of stearic acid used in candles is 50-60°C, and it is a mixed acid containing palmitic acid. Stearic acid presents a beautiful white color under the refraction of light. The crystals are very delicate, and when the dye is mixed into the candle, it can be dispersed evenly. The softening point of a candle is close to its melting point, allowing it to maintain its shape during use.

In addition, because the price of mainstream paraffin wax is relatively high compared with stearic acid, adding stearic acid to candles can also reduce production costs.

Stearic acid can be used in a variety of candle production:

In ordinary candles, 5%-30% stearic acid is often added. In order to prevent the candle from weeping when burning (liquid wax flows from the side of the wax body), 5%-10% stearic acid can be added to the inner 2/3 of the diameter during processing, and 20%-30% stearic acid can be added to the outer side. Composite processing technology of fatty acid, special craft candle, the addition amount of stearic acid reaches 80%-100%.

Rod wax: Stearic acid is the ideal main raw material for rod wax.

Tea wax: Various types of stearic acid and paraffin can be fully used in tea wax.

Cup wax: Can be used as cup wax or popping wax (without taking off the cup).

Craft candles: In view of the fact that stearic acid has a certain impact on color, composite technology needs to be applied in craft candles. The raw materials used in rod wax and tea wax can be used as the inner layer of craft candles. This composite process also helps reduce production costs for customers.