Potassium Stearate
Potassium Stearate (KSt) is a versatile metallic soap widely utilized across various industries due to its excellent emulsifying, stabilizing, and thickening properties. It is the potassium salt of stearic acid, appearing as a white to off-white powder with a slight fatty odor. At Evergreen Chemical, we supply premium grade Potassium Stearate suitable for applications in cosmetics, personal care, plastics, adhesives, rubber, and food industries.
Key Features
- Effective emulsifier and stabilizer
- Provides thickening and gelling properties
- Enhances texture and consistency in formulations
- Functions as a lubricant and release agent
- Improves flowability and prevents caking in powders
Applications
- Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in lotions, creams, deodorants, and soaps for its emulsifying and thickening effects.
- Plastics & Rubber: Serves as a lubricant and release agent in processing.
- Adhesives: Acts as a stabilizer and processing aid.
- Food Industry: Functions as an emulsifier and stabilizer in various food products.
Technical Specifications
| Test Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Potassium Stearate Content (%) | ≥ 98.0 |
| Free Stearic Acid (%) | 0.5 – 1.5 |
| Moisture Content (%) | ≤ 5.0 |
| pH (1% solution) | 9.5 – 10.5 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) (%) | ≤ 0.001 |
| Iodine Value | ≤ 3 |
