Sodium Stearate

Sodium stearate is a sodium salt of stearic acid, which is a saturated fatty acid. It is a white, waxy solid that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Sodium stearate is widely used in various industries for its emulsifying, foaming, and cleansing properties.

In the cosmetic and personal care industry, sodium stearate is used as an emulsifier, surfactant, and thickening agent in creams, lotions, and soaps. It helps stabilize emulsions, improve the texture of products, and enhance their foaming properties.

Applications:

•         Soap production: Sodium stearate is used as a surfactant and emulsifier in soap manufacturing.

•         Toothpaste: Sodium stearate acts as a thickening agent in toothpaste.

•         Cosmetics: It serves as an emulsifier and stabilizer in cosmetic products.

•         Plastics: Sodium stearate functions as a waterproofing agent and stabilizer for plastics.

•         Food industry: It is used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food products.

•         Pharmaceutical industry: Sodium stearate is an excipient in tablet formulations.

•         Health additives: It is utilized in health products for various purposes.

•         Other industrial applications: Sodium stearate is used as a lubricant, mold release agent, and thickening agent in various industries.