Cosmetics grade temperature sodium stearate
Products 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 properties
- Widely 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.
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