Potassium Stearate

Product Overview
Potassium Stearate is a white, fine powder that acts as a surfactant, emulsifier, and thickening agent in various industrial and commercial applications. As the potassium salt of stearic acid, Potassium Stearate is known for its excellent emulsifying and stabilizing properties, making it an essential additive in the production of personal care products, cosmetics, and detergents. It is also used as a lubricant in certain manufacturing processes, contributing to smooth product flow and improved texture.

As a trusted Potassium Stearate manufacturer, Guangzhou KosNature Co., Ltd. provides high-quality Potassium Stearate suitable for a wide range of applications in the cosmetics, personal care, and industrial sectors.

Applications

• Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: Potassium Stearate is widely used in skincare products, creams, lotions, and deodorants as a thickening agent and emulsifier. It helps to stabilize formulas, providing a smooth and consistent texture. Potassium stearate in cosmetics ensures that products maintain their desired consistency and feel.
• Industrial Uses: It serves as a surfactant and lubricant in various industrial processes, including the production of rubber and plastics, improving the overall product quality and handling.
• Detergents and Soaps: Potassium Stearate is commonly used as a key ingredient in liquid soaps and detergents due to its effective emulsifying properties, helping to bind oil and water for better cleansing performance.

Key Features

• Excellent emulsifying and stabilizing properties
• Non-toxic, making it suitable for use in personal care and cosmetic products
• Improves texture and consistency of creams, lotions, and other skincare products
• Versatile use across cosmetics, industrial processes, and cleaning agents

Specifications

• Appearance: White, fine powder
• Chemical Formula: C18H35KO2
• Molecular Weight: 322.57 g/mol
• Solubility: Soluble in water
• HS Code: 29157090

Packaging and Storage
Potassium Stearate is available in 25 kg bags or customized packaging to meet specific requirements. For optimal preservation, it should be stored in a cool, dry environment, away from moisture and direct sunlight.

FAQs

1. What is the primary use of Potassium Stearate in cosmetics?
   Potassium Stearate acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer in skincare and cosmetic products, ensuring a smooth texture and proper consistency.
2. Can Potassium Stearate be used in detergents?
   Yes, it is frequently used in liquid soaps and detergents as a surfactant, helping to bind oil and water for effective cleansing.
3. What is the HS Code for Potassium Stearate?
   The HS Code for Potassium Stearate is 29157090.

For more information or to request a sample, please contact us at sales@kosnature.com

Food Grade

Molecular formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₆COOK

CAS NO.: 593-29-3

Chemical structural formula:

Main uses

In food industry, it is used as surface active agent, softening agent, raising agent, foaming agent, antitackiness agent, emulsifying agent and stabilizing agent;
In cosmetics industry, it is used as thickening agent.

Nontoxic plastic additive series

Product name: Potassium stearate

English name: Potassium stearate

CAS NO.593-29-3

Molecular formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₆COOK

Properties: it is fine white powder; soluble in hot water and alcohol

Main uses:

It is anionic type surface active agent.

Quality standard

Packaging: woven bag lined with high pressure PE film; 25kg/ bag or follow customer’s packaging instruction