rubber grade stearic acid has many uses in the rubber industry and can be used as an activator, dispersing agent, softener, and lubricant in the process of rubber compounds. It is also used as an external lubricant and viscosity reducer in the PVC process. Slightly soluble in cold ethanol. Soluble in acetone, benzene, ether, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, sulfur dioxide, chloroform, ethanol, toluene, amyl acetate, etc. applications of stearic acid: Candle making, cosmetics, creams and lotions, detergents and soaps, body washes, hair care products, lubricants, food industry, plasticizing, leather industry, antistatic agent, heat stabilizer, etc. ...