• Color: White
• Form: Powder
• Free fatty acids (as stearic): 0.20–1.30
• GLC-C16: 50.0–57.0
• GLC-C18: 37.5–45.5
• Water: 0.00–3.00
• Fineness % thru 100 mesh: 30.0–100.0
• FSC test: Clear
• Unreacted caustic: Pass
   
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Features:

• High purity sodium salt of stearic acid and distilled hydrogenated fatty acids
• High solubility in hot polar solvents
• Soluble in hot mineral oils and waxes
• Forms gel upon cooling
• Available in powder form
• FDA approval for food contact applications

• Emulsifier and thickening additive for various formulations
• Provides wetting and opacifying benefits for cosmetic ingredient formulations
• Enhances texture and consistency of creams, lotions, and shampoos
• Improves emulsification and suspension properties
• Offers lubricity and stability to formulations
• Supports formulation stability and shelf life
• Versatile and compatible with various ingredients and formulations

• Emulsification challenges: Sodium Stearate C-1 acts as an effective emulsifier, stabilizing mixtures of oil and water.
• Thickening needs: It provides thickening properties, enhancing the texture of creams, lotions, and shampoos.
• Wetting difficulties: Sodium Stearate C-1 offers wetting benefits, improving the spreadability and absorption of formulations.
• Opacifying requirements: It provides opacifying properties, creating a uniform appearance in cosmetic products.
• Stability concerns: Sodium Stearate C-1 supports formulation stability and shelf life, ensuring products remain effective over time.
• Compatibility issues: It is versatile and compatible with various ingredients and formulations, making it easy to incorporate into existing products.