Potassium Stearate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Stearic Acid Potassium Salt
- Potassium Octadecanoate
Potassium stearate supplier for detergent, personal-care, latex and industrial formulation buyers in Malaysia. Also called stearic acid potassium salt or potassium octadecanoate, it is the potassium soap of stearic acid and is sold as a white to off-white powder, granules or flakes.
Commercial selection includes general technical material, fine powder for more controlled dry incorporation and application-specific personal-care grades. Potassium content, free fatty acid, moisture, particle size and bulk density are useful purchasing controls because the grade and physical form affect handling and formulation behaviour.
Detergent and soap formulators use potassium stearate for cleansing, emulsification and structuring in suitable systems. It may also serve as an emulsifying, dispersing, processing or release aid in selected latex, rubber and industrial formulations. It is not interchangeable with stearic acid or with calcium, zinc, magnesium and aluminium stearates.
Send the required grade, physical form, target specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. A 25 kg pack is a known commercial option; current availability, pack format, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 593-29-3
- Formula
- C18H35KO2
- Grade
- technical, fine powder, personal care
- Appearance
- white to off-white powder, granules or flakes
Potassium Stearate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical-grade potassium stearate | white to off-white powder, granules or flakes | — | Soap, detergent, latex and industrial formulations that use a potassium fatty-acid salt for emulsification, dispersion, lubrication or release. | A 25 kg option is known; the offered form and pack format are confirmed with the quotation. |
| Fine-powder potassium stearate | fine white to off-white powder | — | Dry blending and formulation work where controlled particle size and more uniform incorporation are more important than a coarse granular form. | Confirm the required particle size and pack format with the quotation. |
| Personal-care formulation grade | fine powder or easily dispersible solid | — | Cleansing, emulsifying and structuring roles in selected soap, shaving and personal-care formulations matched to the buyer's grade specification. | Confirm the required grade and pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy potassium stearate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for potassium stearate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | potassium salt of stearic acid | — |
| Appearance | white to off-white powder, granules or flakes according to grade | — |
| Chemical formula | C18H35KO2 | — |
| Common grade controls | potassium content, free fatty acid, moisture, particle size and bulk density as required by the formulation | — |
Potassium Stearate applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture. Control airborne dust when handling fine powder and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about potassium stearate
Is potassium stearate the same as stearic acid?
No. Potassium stearate is the potassium salt of stearic acid and has different solubility, emulsifying and processing behaviour. Purchase the identity named in the formulation rather than treating the acid and its salt as interchangeable.
How does potassium stearate differ from calcium or zinc stearate?
The metal ion changes the properties of the soap. Potassium stearate is used where a potassium fatty-acid salt and greater water dispersibility are required, while calcium and zinc stearates are separate, more hydrophobic materials commonly selected for other lubrication and release duties.
Which physical form should I request?
Fine powder suits controlled dry blending and rapid incorporation, while granules or flakes may reduce dust and suit different charging methods. State the feeder, mixing method and preferred particle size with the enquiry.
What specifications matter when buying potassium stearate?
Buyers commonly state potassium or soap content, free fatty acid, moisture, appearance, particle size and bulk density. Personal-care applications may also require an application-specific grade and document set.
Is a 25 kg potassium stearate pack available?
A 25 kg commercial option is known, but the pack type and current availability depend on the grade and source quoted. Include handling and packing requirements so they can be confirmed with the quotation.
What details are needed for a potassium stearate quotation?
Provide the grade, physical form, target specification, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention required documents and preferred packing so the quotation covers the complete requirement.