Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid - Triple Pressed Vegetable Stearic Flashpoint - 374 -F INCI Stearic Acid SAP Value: .148 / .208   Used in paraffin and vegetable wax candles for hardness and opacity. Commonly used in pillar/molded candles at approx. 3 tbs per pound. Stearic acid can also be used in soaps for hardness, and in lotions as an emollient and thickener. Usage rates are around 1-3%.   Packaged in one pound packages.