Stearic acid is mainly used in the production of detergents, soaps, and cosmetics such as shampoos and shaving cream products. It is also used in some plastic and rubber applications.


Appearance                       blocks, flakes, powder or granular
Color, Hazen                       =100
Acid Value,                      mhKOH/g205-210
Saponification Value, mg KOH/g        206-211
Iodine    Value, g               I2/100g=0.5
Moisture, %                    =0.2
Freezing Point,                °C54-57
Inorganic Acid,                     %=0.001