⚠️ CRITICAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT REQUIRED
Stearic Acid
INCI: Stearic Acid | CAS Registry Number: 57-11-4
1. Technical Overview & Cosmetic Applications
Stearic acid provides structure and foam density in cleansing cosmetics. Historical reliance on rendered animal tallow means commercial stearic acid remains at high risk of porcine cross-contamination unless certified by Circle H.
Common Product Formulations: Shaving foams, bar soaps, cleansing balms, foundation sticks, barrier creams.
2. Halal Compliance & Critical Non-Conformance Vectors
Hidden Contamination Vectors
Fractionation of bovine tallow or swine lard; shared high-pressure splitter columns
Approved Halal Alternatives
Triple-pressed 100% vegetable palm stearin (E1805/E1808)
3. Scientific Auditing & Testing Protocol
| Audit Metric | Circle H Verification Specification |
|---|---|
| International Verdict | Strict Dhabihah or 100% plant-origin mandate under all international Halal bodies |
| Laboratory Testing | GC-FID C16:C18 fatty acid ratio profiling & porcine qPCR DNA screening |
| Chain of Custody | Uninterrupted traceability back to certified raw material supplier; continuous column inspection and dedicated vessel validation. |
| Cross-Contamination | Clean-In-Place (CIP) protocol validation, Total Organic Carbon (TOC) screening, and zero animal tallow residues. |
Certify Your Stearic Acid Supply Chain
Ensure market clearance across 57 OIC member nations, GCC markets, and ASEAN regulatory authorities under Circle H International certification.