The sodium salt of stearic acid. It acts as a surfactant, emulsifier, and thickener in soaps, cosmetics, and personal care products. Also used as a lubricant and stabilizer in plastics and rubber processing.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C18H35NaO2
- Grades
- foodcosmeticindustrial
- Packaging
- 20 kg bag · 25 kg bag
- Appearance
- Fine white to off-white powder or flakes
- Synonyms
- 822-16-2 · sodium octadecanoate · stearate sodium salt · sodium stearate (C18:0) · stearic acid sodium salt · E470a
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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