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Emulsifier

SODIUM STEARATE

CAS 822-16-2 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Sodium salt of stearic acid — essentially a soap component. Used to thicken deodorant sticks and structure cleansers. Safe and well understood.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Classic soap base
  • Emulsifier and thickener
  • Structures stick products
  • Long safe-use record

Known concerns

  • Alkaline in solution
  • Can dry skin at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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