Our stearic acid is naturally derived from soybeans. Stearic acid helps to bind and thicken creams. It is also used in soap to harden and opacify them. Use at about 5% in creams and lotions.
INCI: Stearic Acid Shelf Life: 2 Years Saponification Value (mg KOH/g oil): 206 - 213 SAP Multiplier for NaOH: 0.15 SAP Multiplier for KOH: 0.21