| Description: | Natural fatty acid occurring in vegetable fats. Anionic oil-in-water emulsifier. Synonyms: octadecanoic acid, heptadecane-carboxylic acid. |
| Benefits: | Acts as good emulsion stabilizing agentHas effective thickening propertiesProvides a soft, pearly and cooling feel on the skin. Often used in lubricants. |
| Use: | Warm to melt for use. Typical use level 2 - 10%. For external use only. |
| Applications: | All kinds of personal care products including soaps, creams, lotions, foundation creams, liquefying creams, shaving creams. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL970 |
| INCI: | Stearic acid |
| Composition: | Stearic acid |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | White to yellowish flakes, oil-like odor |
| Solubility: | Insoluble in water, soluble in oils and alcohols |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | No data available |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 2915700120 |