Lithium Stearate

Lithium Stearate

AKA “4485-12-5, Lithium octadecanoate, CCRIS 8273, P31MC94P70, EINECS 224-772-5, UNII-P31MC94P70, AI3-19767, DTXSID2029666, RefChem:153763”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Lithium stearate

AKA: 4485-12-5, Lithium octadecanoate, CCRIS 8273, P31MC94P70, EINECS 224-772-5, UNII-P31MC94P70, AI3-19767, DTXSID2029666, RefChem:153763

Ingredient · Binding · EWG: 2

Plant-Derived

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use andconcentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be basedon a QRA...Lithium Stearate...

Formula

C18H35LiO2

Mol. Weight

290.40

CAS #

4485-12-5

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Anticaking

Binding

Opacifying

Viscosity Controlling

Prevents Clumping

Holds Formula Together

Adds Opacity

Controls Viscosity

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Holds ingredients together

Creates creamy opacity

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

A synthetic compound created in the 20th century as a cosmetic emulsifier and stabilizer, derived from the combination of lithium salts and stearic acid. No traditional medicinal or cosmetic use.