Stearic Acid

: A white crystalline fatty acid C18H36O2 obtained by saponifying tallow or other hard fats containing stearin; also : a commercial mixture of stearic and palmitic acids.

Stearic acid (also called Octadecanoic Acid) is nature's most common long-chain fatty acids, derived from animal and vegetable fats. It is widely used as a lubricant and as an additive in industrial preparations. It is used in the manufacture of metallic stearates, pharmaceuticals, soaps, cosmetics, and food packaging. It is also used as a softener, accelerator activator and dispersing agent in rubbers. It's also in the saturated fatty acid category.

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