STEARIC ACID

• Natural fatty acid.
• Anionic oil-in-water emulsifier.
• White to yellowish flakes, oil-like odor.
• Insoluble in water, soluble in oils & alcohols.

Natural fatty acids occur in vegetable fats. Cosmetic grade. Commonly used to emulsify lotions made from scratch.

Can be used in candle manufacturing to raise the melting point and improve the hardness of candle wax. 

This vegetable-derived waxy substance is also used as a hardening agent in soaps (at a .5% of your oils as a usage rate)

Good emulsion-stabilizing & thickening properties. Gives a soft waxy, pearly & cooling feel to the skin.

CAS: 57-11-4

Weight: 150g