| 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 |
Available Grade of Potassium Stearate
Food Grade: Potassium Stearate is widely used as emulsifying agent in food industry. Foodchem's food grade Potassium Stearate is available as fine powder (>98% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Potassium Stearate we provide has been strictly tested under HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Potassium Stearate should be Stored in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
Handling Precaution: Handling of Potassium Stearate should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Potassium Stearate
Potassium Stearate is a potassium salt of stearic acid widely used as emulsifier in food production. As a emulsifying agent, Potassium Stearate can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, cosmetics, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Potassium Stearate?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Potassium Stearate. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Potassium Stearate.
3. Do you have Potassium Stearate in Stock?
Yes, we have Potassium Stearate in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Potassium Stearate ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Potassium Stearate ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Potassium Stearate ?
The price of Potassium Stearate changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Potassium Stearate, Foodchem can provide Potassium Stearate at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Potassium Stearate are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Potassium Stearate?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Potassium Stearate will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Potassium Stearate supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream ther synthesized chemical ingredients are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Potassium Stearate manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Potassium Stearate will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Potassium Stearate is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide an emulsifier from the Stearate salt family used in cosmetics and beauty products to stabilize formulas and increasing the thickness to processed food.
Potassium Stearate is a potassium salt of stearic acid manufactured through chemical synthesis from Potassium hydroxide and Stearic Acid, available as White fine powder. As a synthesized chemical, Potassium Stearate is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Potassium Stearate is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Potassium Stearate is a potassium salt of stearic acid manufactured through chemical synthesis from Potassium hydroxide and Stearic Acid, available as White fine powder. As a synthesized chemical, Potassium Stearate is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Potassium Stearate is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Stored in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Potassium Stearate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No significant side effects reported.
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