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Potassium Stearate

Potassium Stearate

Specifications

Appearance White Powder
Ash Content 14–15%
Moisture 2% Maximum
Melting Point (°C) 180–190

Metallic salts of fatty acids (called soap) are primarily used as cleansing agent, which their molecules attach readily to both polar molecules (of water) and non-polar molecules (of grease or oil). Metallic salts of fatty acids are used as stabilizer and plasticizers in plastic industry as well as in cosmetics. They can be applied in tablet manufacturing.

Major Applications

Cosmetics, PVC Lubricant, Pharmaceutical, Rubber Industry