but be aware of its toxicity

barium stearate, white or slightly yellow amorphous powder, melting point >225℃, stimulating effect on central nervous system, soluble in hot ethanol, benzene, toluene and other non-polar solvents, insoluble in water and ethanol. it is heated and dissolved in an organic solvent and becomes a gel when cooled, and is water-absorbent in the air. no sulfide contamination. when encountering strong acid, it decomposes into stearic acid and…