POTASSIUM STEARATE Lubricant and emulsifier in the plastics industry. Thickner in cleansing lotions and shampoos. Gelling agent for some oil type cosmetics. High melting point, making it suitable for high temperature lubricating applications, particularly in polyolefin application In cosmetic:facial moisturizer/ treatment, facial cleanser, acne treatment, hand cream, sunscreen moisturizer, pain relief etc In food Potassium stearate is used as a surface active agent and fiber softener, Loose agent, blowing agents, anti-caking agent, emulsifier, stabilizer, and it also used as emulsifier, can be used for cakes, maximum use of 0.18g/kg.
health medicine, health food, beverage, cosmetics additives.

CAS NO:593-29-3

EC NO:209-786-1

Molecular Formula:C₁₈H₃₅KO₂

Molecular Weight:322.5676

Synonyms:;potassium octadecanoate;potassium stearate;

Molecular Structure: