Stearic Acid – Premium Lubricant Excipient and Emulsifier from Nitika
1. General Introduction to Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid is an important saturated fatty acid widely used as a lubricant, thickener, and emulsifier in the manufacturing processes of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and health supplements.
The material is manufactured by Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities Pvt. Ltd. (India), one of the world's leading specialized excipient manufacturers with international GMP certification. Nitika's Stearic Acid undergoes a strict purification process, ensuring high purity, absolute consistency between production batches, and fully meeting the most stringent global Pharmacopoeia standards.
Material Group: Pharmaceutical excipients / Lubricants, emulsifiers.
Function: Anti-adherent lubricant for tablets and hard capsules, viscosity modifier, thickener, and emulsion stabilizer.
Material Form: White to slightly yellow powder, flakes, or beads, with a characteristic mild fatty odor.
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, and chloroform.
Quality Standards: Meets United States Pharmacopeia (USP-NF), European Pharmacopoeia (Ph.Eur), and British Pharmacopoeia (BP) standards.
The material is strictly controlled for:
Iodine Value and Acid Value: Ensures a high degree of saturation, preventing rancidity and oxidation during storage.
Heavy Metal and Microbiological Indices: Meets stringent safety standards for both oral and topical preparations.
3. Advantages of the Material from Nitika
Outstanding lubricating efficiency: Minimizes friction between powder particles and friction between tablets and die walls during compression, helping the tablet surface become smooth and effectively preventing sticking to punches and dies.
High chemical stability: Chemical inertness helps Stearic Acid remain compatible with most common active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Metal-free: A perfect alternative to Magnesium Stearate in formulas with active ingredients sensitive to metal ions.
Reasonable cost - Stable supply: Manufactured in India by Nitika, providing an optimized production cost solution for pharmaceutical and cosmetic factories.
4. Applications of Stearic Acid
In pharmaceuticals and health supplements (Core applications)
Tablets and hard capsules: Acts as a lubricant to improve powder flowability and facilitate smooth tablet compression and capsule filling processes.
Ointments and skin creams: Acts as an emulsifier and thickener to create a stable, smooth, and easily absorbed cream texture.
Suppositories: Used as a base or melting point modifier for rectal or vaginal suppositories.
In cosmetics
Creams, lotions, and facial cleansers: Plays a core role in foaming, shaping product structure, and maintaining a protective moisture barrier on the skin.
5. Commercial Products Using Stearic Acid
6. Product Contact Information
For more information on the supply chain, technical specifications of Stearic Acid, or to place an order, please contact us:
Sample/COA Request: Please contact us via email to request testing samples and the latest Certificate of Analysis (COA) for the material from the manufacturer Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities Pvt. Ltd.
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