Sodium Stearate

• 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.
• Synonyms: Stearic acid, sodium salt
• IUPAC Name: Sodium;octadecanoate
• Molecular Weight: 306.46
• Molecular Formula: C18H35NaO2
• SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]
• InChI: RYYKJJJTJZKILX-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• InChI Key: InChI=1S/C18H36O2.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;/h2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);/q;+1/p-1
• Melting Point: 245 - 255ºC
• Flash Point: 162.4ºC
• Purity: 98%+
• Density: 1.103 g/cm³
• Solubility: Soluble in hot water, alcohol and esters
• Appearance: Off-white powder
• Application: Stick cosmetics (e.g. deodorants), color cosmetics, soaps, creams, lotions, sunscreens, after sun care products.
• Storage: Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
• C No.Chain: C18:0
• Exact Mass: 306.25347464
• Physical State: Solid
• Sodium Derivative of: Stearate
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• Uses: 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.