Sodium Stearate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Sodium Octadecanoate
- Octadecanoic Acid, Sodium Salt
Sodium stearate supplier for soap, detergent, personal-care, plastics, rubber and industrial-formulation buyers in Malaysia. Also called sodium octadecanoate, sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid, identified by CAS 822-16-2 and supplied as a white to off-white powder, granule or flake.
Fine powder is selected for quick dispersion and uniform blending, while granular, prilled or flaked forms support lower-dust handling and controlled feeding. Technical, personal-care and suitable food-processing grades differ in purity basis, free fatty acid, colour, odour, particle and document requirements.
Formulators use sodium stearate as an anionic soap, structuring agent, emulsifier, thickener, lubricant and release aid. Major uses include cleansing bars, deodorant sticks, creams, polymer and rubber processing, and selected soap-thickened lubricant systems.
Send the required grade, particle form, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 822-16-2
- Formula
- C18H35NaO2
- Grade
- technical, fine powder, granular, personal care, food processing
- Appearance
- white to off-white powder, granules or small flakes
Sodium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine-powder sodium stearate | white to off-white fine powder | — | Soap, detergent, personal-care, plastics and rubber formulations that need rapid dispersion or consistent dry blending. State the required particle profile, purity basis and free-fatty-acid limit. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Granular or flaked sodium stearate | white to off-white granules, prills or small flakes | — | Industrial compounding, soap processing and lubricant manufacture where lower dust and controlled feeding are preferred to a fine powder. Include the required size distribution and processing method in the enquiry. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Personal-care and formulation-grade sodium stearate | controlled-colour powder or granules | — | Deodorant sticks, cleansing bars, creams and other formulations that use sodium stearate as a structuring, thickening or emulsifying soap. Buyers should provide colour, odour, purity and document requirements. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy sodium stearate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white powder, granules or small flakes according to grade | — |
| Product identity | sodium salt of stearic acid | — |
| Molecular formula | C18H35NaO2 | — |
| CAS number | 822-16-2 | — |
| Grade controls | sodium stearate content, free fatty acid, moisture, sodium content, colour, odour, particle profile and melting or softening behaviour confirmed against the required grade | — |
Sodium Stearate applications
Safety and handling
Keep the material sealed in a cool, dry place and protect it from moisture, contamination and strong odours. Control airborne dust during powder transfer and follow the handling information supplied for the quoted grade.
Common questions about sodium stearate
What is sodium stearate?
Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid and belongs to the metal soap family. It is an anionic soap used for surfactancy, structuring, thickening, emulsification and processing in a range of manufactured products.
Is sodium stearate the same as stearic acid?
No. Stearic acid is the parent fatty acid, while sodium stearate is its sodium salt. Neutralisation changes the material's water interaction, surfactant behaviour and processing properties, so the two should be ordered under their correct identities.
How does sodium stearate differ from calcium, zinc or magnesium stearate?
Each product contains a different metal ion and has different solubility, soap character, lubrication and formulation behaviour. Sodium stearate is comparatively soap-like and should not be replaced with another metallic stearate solely because their names share the word stearate.
Should a buyer request sodium stearate powder or granules?
Fine powder supports rapid dispersion and uniform dry blending, while granules, prills or flakes can reduce dust and suit controlled industrial feeding. The right form depends on the mixing equipment, process temperature and desired dissolution or dispersion rate.
Which specifications should a sodium stearate buyer provide?
State the grade, sodium stearate content or purity basis, free fatty acid, moisture, sodium content, colour, odour, particle profile and any melting or softening requirements. Add the intended application because cosmetic, polymer and food-processing formulations may apply different controls.
How are packing and documents handled for sodium stearate?
Include the preferred pack format and list the documents required by the approval process. Available packing, documentation, delivery details and commercial terms are confirmed for the offered grade in the quotation.