Stearic Acid TP Flakes

INCI Name: Stearic Acid TP Flakes                                                                                                                         Classification: Fatty Acid                                                                                                                                Chemical formula: C18H36O2                                                                                                                   Appearance: White Waxy Flakes                                                                                                                                                       Odor: Pungent, Oily                                                                                                                                                Melting point: 69.3 °C (156.7 °F; 342.4 K)                                                                                                                                        Boiling point: 361 °C (682 °F; 634 K)                                                                                                                                                   CAS number: 57-11-4

Stearic Acid is used in many personal care and cosmetic products. It is used as an ingredient that acts as a surfactant and as a softening agent. The structure of Stearic Acid allows it to help improve the appearance (texture and consistency) of products. It can help with making personal care and cosmetic products solid and improve the ability of them to mix with water, which usually is not easy because oil and water do not combine well. Stearic Acid is natural and is derived from animal fat and specific plants that contain fats and oils.