Potassium Stearate

Potassium Stearate

AKA “593-29-3, Potassium octadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid, potassium salt, Potassium n-octadecanoate, Potassium stearate, pure, EINECS 209-786-1, REXANOL, UNII-17V812XK50, NONSOUL MK 2”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Potassium stearate

AKA: 593-29-3, Potassium octadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid, Potassium salt, Potassium n-octadecanoate, Pure, EINECS 209-786-1, REXANOL, UNII-17V812XK50, NONSOUL MK 2

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

Aluminium monostearate is a salt of stearic acid and aluminium. It is used to form gels in the packaging of pharmaceuticals, and in the preparation of colors for cosmetics. Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust and is always found combined with other elements such as oxygen, silicon, and fluorine. (L739, L740, L763)

Formula

C18H35KO2

Mol. Weight

322.60

CAS #

593-29-3

Form

Powder

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Removes Impurities

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A potassium salt of stearic acid developed in the 19th century as a synthetic soap and emulsifier. Replaced traditional tallow-based soaps and is used in modern cosmetics for cleansing and stabilization.