Potassium Stearate, E470a, CAS No.593-29-3, food emusifier, manufactured through chemical synthesis from Potassium hydroxide and Stearic Acid. Potassium Stearate is a white powder with a fatty odor and is greasy to the touch. It can be used in skin care and hair care products, including eyeliner, eyeshadow, mascara, lipsticks, blushers, face powders and foundations, and less often in perfumes, deodorants, and hair and skin care formulas. As an experienced Potassium Stearate manufacturer and supplier, we has been supplying and exporting Potassium Stearate for almost 10 years, please be assured to buy from us. Any inquiries about price and the market trend please feel free to contact us, we will reply you within 1 working day. Potassium Stearate Specification ITEM STANDARD Appearance White fine powder, greasy to touch Assay (dry basis, %) 98 Loss on drying (%) 5.0 Acid value of fatty acids 196~ 211 Acidity (%) 0.28~ 1.2 Acid stearic of fatty acids (%) 40 Total stearic acid and palmitic acid of fatty acids (%) 90 Iodine number 3.0 Free potassium hydroxide (%) 0.2 Lead (Pb) 2 mg/kg Arsenic (As) 3 mg/kg Heavy metal (as Pb) 10 mg/kg