Synonym(s)
CAS number: 593-29-3; Potassium salt of stearic acid; Potassium stearate
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"Potassium..." refers to the element potassium, "stearates, salts/esters of stearic acid.
Potassium stearate, the potassium salt of stearic acid, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emulsifier (surface-active substance which is used in cosmetic products as an additive to combine 2 immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - to one emulsion) and as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer