Vegetable Sodium Stearate

Anhydrous sodium stearate undergoes phase changes when heated. In particular, from 130 °C it becomes translucent and flexible. Above 200 °C, it is partially transparent and becomes completely transparent from 265 °C.

Sodium stearate is a substance used for its surfactant properties, i.e. it reduces the surface tension of the products to which it is added and thus contributes to the uniform distribution of the product during its use.

Properties

– Emulsifier

– Stabilizer

– Thickener

– Hardener

– Opacifier

Examples of application

– In the cosmetics industry, sodium stearate is used to stabilize and thicken mixtures of soaps, deodorants, skin or hair products and gives soaps their white and creamy foam.

– Sodium stearate is present in preparations for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. It is found in many finished products such as glue sticks.

– It is used as an excipient in galenic pharmacy for its properties: solubilizing, emulsifying, wetting or foaming.

– In the food industry, sodium stearate is an additive that acts as an emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener or gelling agent. It is found in many products such as cake or ice cream preparations.

Available forms

Powder

Packaging in 15 kg bags.

ADC is a supplier of vegetable sodium stearate.