Synopsis:Stearic acid is widely used in cosmetics, plastic plasticizers, release agents, stabilizers, surfactants, rubber vulcanization accelerators, waterproofing agents, polishing agents, metal soaps, metal mineral flotation agents, softeners, pharmaceuticals and other organic chemicals.
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Summary
Stearic acid is a kind of fatty acid widely existing in nature. Almost all oils contain stearic acid with different contents. The content of stearic acid in animal fat is higher, such as 24% in butter, less in vegetable oil, 0.8% in tea oil and 6% in palm oil, but 34% in cocoa butter.
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