Applications
Cosmetic Sticks: Sodium Stearate dissolves in polar solvents which allow the formation of
rigid or semi-rigid gels used in cosmetic sticks.

High Temperature Plastics: Sodium Stearates' high melting point makes them excellent
processing aids and lubricants in polycarbonates and nylons.

Latex Paints: Sodium Stearate is used as an emulsification and dispersing agent.
Paper and Paperboard: Sodium Stearate is used as an internal sizing, dispersion and wetting
agent.

Plastics - Rigid PVC: Sodium Stearate is used in combination with calcium stearate as an
auxiliary lubricant.

Solubility: Soluble in hot: water, methanol and ethanol.

Insoluble or slightly soluble in: esters, ketones, turpentine, benzene, toluene, xylenes, vegetable oils, carbon tetrachloride, mineral oils, waxes, and eleic acid.