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Sodium Stearate
Description
Description
Vegetable-based aqueous thickener and gelling agent, emulsifying agent (o/w), and cleansing agent. Consists primarily of the sodium salts of saturated C16 & C18 fatty acids. Particle size (thru 100 mesh) approx. 0.4 micrometers.
Benefits
- Multi-functional ingredient with thickening, gelling, and emulsifying properties
- Widely used as thickener in stick products (e.g. deodorants) and co-emulsifier in cream and lotions
Use
Add powder to the hot water phase (approx. 80oC / 176oF) and stir until homogeneous. Typical use level 0.5-20% (deodorant sticks 4 - 8%, bar soaps 5 - 20%, co-emulsifiers <1%) . For external use only.
Applications
Stick cosmetics (e.g. deodorants), color cosmetics, soaps, creams, lotions, sunscreens, after sun care products.
Details
CAS
822-16-2
INCI
Sodium stearate
composition
Sodium stearate
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Off-white powder
Solubility
Soluble in hot water, alcohol and esters
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Vegetable oils
Manufacture
Sodium stearate is produced by saponification of vegetable oils and fats. The resulting stearic acid is then further purified by reacting it with sodium hydroxide.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
No data available
Vegan
Does not contain animal derived components
HS Code
3402130000
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