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| Description: | Vegetable-based aqueous thickener and gelling agent, emulsifying agent (o/w), and cleansing agent. Consists primarily of the sodium salts of saturated C16 & C18 fatty acids. Particle size (thru 100 mesh) approx. 0.4 micrometers. |
| Benefits: | Multi-functional ingredient with thickening, gelling, and emulsifying propertiesWidely used as thickener in stick products (e.g. deodorants) and co-emulsifier in cream and lotions |
| Use: | Add powder to the hot water phase (approx. 80oC / 176oF) and stir until homogeneous. Typical use level 0.5-20% (deodorant sticks 4 - 8%, bar soaps 5 - 20%, co-emulsifiers <1%) . For external use only. |
| Applications: | Stick cosmetics (e.g. deodorants), color cosmetics, soaps, creams, lotions, sunscreens, after sun care products. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL940 |
| INCI: | Sodium stearate |
| Composition: | Sodium stearate |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | Off-white powder |
| Solubility: | Soluble in hot water, alcohol and esters |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | No data available |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal derived components |
| HS: | 3402130000 |