Stearic Acid Emulsifying Thickener with Softening Effect. Description: Natural fatty acid occurring in vegetable fats. Anionic oil-in-water emulsifier. White to yellowish flakes, oil-like odor (synonyms: octadecanoic acid, heptadecane-carboxylic acid). Insoluble in water, soluble in oils & alcohols. CAS: 57-11-4 INCI Name: Stearic acid Benefits: Acts as good emulsion stabilizing agent Has effective thickening properties Provides a soft, pearly and cooling feel on the skin. Often used in lubricants. Use: Warm to melt for use; usual concentration 2 - 10%. For external use only. Applications: All kinds of personal care products including soaps, creams, lotions, foundation creams, liquefying creams, protective & shaving creams. Country of Origin: INDIA Raw material source: Vegetable fats and oils Manufacture: Stearic acid is produced from fats and oils by the saponification of the triglycerides using hot water. The resulting mixture is then distilled. Animal Testing: Not animal tested GMO: Not tested for GMOs Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
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