• Acts as good emulsion stabilizing agent
• Has effective thickening properties
• Provides a soft, pearly and cooling feel on the skin. Often used in lubricants.

Natural fatty acid occurring in vegetable fats. Anionic oil-in-water emulsifier. Synonyms: octadecanoic acid, heptadecane-carboxylic acid.Warm to melt for use. Typical use level 2 - 10%. For external use only.All kinds of personal care products including soaps, creams, lotions, foundation creams, liquefying creams, shaving creams.