barium stearate is a white or slightly yellow powder, soluble in benzene, toluene and other non-polar solvent, temperature 210 ° C. In organic solvents heating cooling dissolved into jelly, and do not dissolve in water, soluble in hot ethanol, the air can absorb moisture and met strong acid and stearic acid decomposition of the corresponding barium salt. Stearic acid barium toxic, non-polluting sulfide. Storage should pay attention to moisture.