Sodium Stearate
CAS# 822-16-2
Property
- Moisture
- Free and Fatty Acids
Unit
- %
- %
Specification
- 2.0 Maximum
- 2.0 Maximum
Application
Sodium Stearate is a versatile ingredient valued for its solubility in hot alcohols, glycols, and water, where it forms gels upon cooling. It is commonly used in creams, lotions, and shampoos for its multifunctional properties, including wetting, thickening, emulsification, and opacification. By reducing surface tension in aqueous solutions, Sodium Stearate enhances formulation performance and stability across a range of personal care products.
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Technical
Packaging
ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 25 kg bag quantities. Please inquire about custom packaging.
Synonyms
Sodium octadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid sodium salt
Molecular Formula
C18H35NaO2
Market Segment
Paint, Coatings, Paper, Plastic, Cosmetics & Personal Care
Product Uses
Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Antiperspirants, Bar Soaps, Body Washes, Deodorants, Exfoliant Scrubs, Eye Liners, Eye Shadow, Moisturizing Creams and Lotions, Opacifier, Perfume, Shaving Cream, Shower Gels, Stick Makeup