Stearic Acid- 23 LBSis a waxy, colorless or white solid that exudes a mild odor. It is soluble in oil but only slightly dissolves in water, thus it floats. Stearic Acid is a long chain fatty acid that, due to its 18 carbon chain, is also referred to as Octadecanoic Acid. This valuable saturated fatty acid is the main constituent of both Cocoa and Shea butter. The name stear is a Greek word meaning tallow, as it was often derived from the natural animal by products and