Sodium Stearate

The Structural Backbone: Hardness, Stability, and Safety.

Sodium Stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid (C18), distinguished by its high melting point and structural rigidity. While it offers moderate cleansing power, its true value lies in its ability to solidify formulations, stabilize emulsions, and provide a rich, creamy texture. It is the industry standard for creating solid structures in cosmetics and serving as a lubricant in industrial processing.

01. Personal Care & Cosmetics

Formulation Structure & Rich Texture.

• Solidifying Agent: It is the key ingredient that gives bar soaps, shaving soaps, and deodorant sticks their shape and hardness. It prevents products from becoming "mushy," ensuring they retain their form even in humid bathrooms.

• Creamy Lather: Unlike "bubbly" surfactants, Sodium Stearate generates a dense, creamy lather (ideal for shaving) that provides a cushion between the razor and skin.

• Emulsification & Thickening: In lotions and face creams, it acts as a co-emulsifier and viscosity builder. It adds "body" to the formula, creating a premium, thick texture that feels substantial and moisturizing on the skin.

02. Industrial Applications

Lubrication, Protection, and Stability.

• Plastics Processing: Functions as an effective lubricant and heat stabilizer in PVC and plastic manufacturing. It improves the melt flow of materials, preventing sticking and ensuring a smooth surface finish.

• Corrosion Inhibitor: Widely used in metal treatment. It forms a hydrophobic (water-repelling) film on metal surfaces, effectively protecting steel and iron components from oxidation and rust.

• Candle Manufacturing: Acts as a hardener and coagulant. It raises the melting point of wax, improving the rigidity of candles and ensuring a slower, more stable burn.

03. Food Industry Solutions

Certified Safety for Consumables.

• FDA Compliant: Our food-grade Sodium Stearate meets strict safety standards for direct food contact.

• Texture Control: Used as an emulsifier and anti-caking agent in baking and confectionery (like candies and pastries). It prevents ingredients from sticking together and ensures a uniform texture in the final food product.

Why Partner with Arshine for Sodium Stearate?

Certified Grades for Critical Applications.

• Strict Regulatory Compliance: When sourcing for Food or Pharma applications, documentation is key. Arshine provides full regulatory support, ensuring our material meets FDA, USP, or Food Grade specifications (E470a) as required by your local laws.

• Tailored Particle Sizes: Whether you need fine powder for food blending or granules for industrial melting, we offer different mesh sizes to suit your production machinery.

• Supply Chain Security: Sodium Stearate is a high-volume staple. We maintain strategic stock levels to ensure consistent delivery, helping you avoid production downtimes caused by raw material shortages.