stearin
Solid animal fat
Stearin is the solid component of animal fat, distinguished from the liquid portion (olein).
It's a mixture of glycerides, primarily glyceryl tristearate, used in making candles, soap, and other products where a hard, stable fat is needed.
The term sometimes refers specifically to stearic acid or its esters.
Stearin candles burn cleaner than paraffin.
Fuel-drawing cord
- taperNarrow gradually toward point
- pillarUpright architectural support
- votiveOffered in devotion
- tealightSmall decorative candle in cup
paraffin · beeswax · soy · melting · burn · flicker · glow · snuffer
Firm matter state
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- waxyResembling paraffin's texture
- opaqueImpassable to light
- whiteAbsence of pigment
brittle · insoluble · hydrophobic · fusible · granular · flaky · odorless · stable
Substance that softens skin
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- creamRich milk fat
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- balmHealing topical preparation
skincare · thickener · lipstick · foundation · soap · conditioner · ointment · pomade
Friction-reducing substance
- plasticizerAdditive increasing material pliability
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
textile · rubber · polymer · manufacturing · biodegradable · processing · crayons · pastels
wick
Fuel-drawing cord
tealight · paraffin · beeswax · soy · melting · burn · flicker · glow · snuffer · candelabra
solid
Firm matter state
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- waxyResembling paraffin's texture
- opaqueImpassable to light
white · brittle · insoluble · hydrophobic · fusible · granular · flaky · odorless · stable · nonvolatile
emollient
Substance that softens skin
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- creamRich milk fat
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
balm · skincare · thickener · lipstick · foundation · soap · conditioner · ointment · pomade · texture
lubricant
Friction-reducing substance
- plasticizerAdditive increasing material pliability
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
stabilizer · textile · rubber · polymer · manufacturing · biodegradable · processing · crayons · pastels · polishing