About Product
Sodium Stearate is a sodium salt of stearic acid, widely used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and stabilizer in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. It acts as a gelling agent in creams, ointments, and soaps, providing texture and consistency. In the pharmaceutical industry, it serves as a lubricant in tablet manufacturing, ensuring smooth compression. Sodium Stearate is also valued for its cleansing and foaming properties, making it a key ingredient in personal care products like deodorants and soaps.
Chemical Formula: CAS Number: 822-16-2Chemical Code: C₁₈H₃₅NaO₂
Application & Uses
- Used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule manufacturing
- Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier in pharmaceutical formulations
- Functions as a gelling agent in creams and ointments
- Found in medicated soaps for cleansing and foaming properties
- Used in deodorants as a thickening and stabilizing agent
- Enhances texture and consistency in topical formulations
- Provides moisture resistance in pharmaceutical powders
- Used in cosmetic products for structure and stability
- Helps in the dispersion of active ingredients in formulations
- Found in industrial applications, including adhesives and coatings