Various mixtures of the fatty acid are grouped under this title and are referred to individually as stearic or palmitic acid, depending on the main ingredient.

These products-a typical example, for example, have a stearic acid content of 62-72% and between 25-35% palmitic acid content-are processed in the form of white powders or flakes that are not soluble in water (powders) ) but they are soluble in ether. They are used in the production of wax candles (stearin candles), as metallic soaps, as emulsifiers and as products used for hydrophobic treatment in the textile industry. They are also used in cosmetic preparations, as well as in the soap, rubber, lubricant, leather and textile industries.