káliumstearát
Káliumstearát is the potassium salt of stearic acid. It is a white to off-white powder that is insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol and other organic solvents. Káliumstearát is produced by the reaction of stearic acid with potassium hydroxide.
It is widely used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener in various products. In the food industry,
In the cosmetic and personal care industry, káliumstearát is a common ingredient in soaps, lotions, and creams.
Beyond food and cosmetics, káliumstearát finds applications in the rubber industry as a release agent and activator