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Q: Why is Sodium stearate used in deodorant?
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Why do you need sodium stearate in deodorant?

because it then lets the deodorant stick to your body. Without it, the deodorant would just roll off your body like water. The side of sodium stearate which sticks to oils, stick onto your skin whilst the other side holds on to the deodorant itself.


What is sodium stearate used for?

soaps


What is the uses of sodium stearate?

what is difference beetwin sodium stearate and potassium stearate


How do you remove sodium chloride from calcium stearate?

Sodium chloride is soluble in water, calcium stearate not.Put the mixture in water, stir and filter; sodium chloride remain in solution, calcium stearate on the filter.


What is the color of sodium stearate?

White


What is the equation for the reaction of magnesium ions and sodium stearate?

2Na+ C18H35O2- (solute) +Mg++ = Mg(C18H35O2)2 (precipitate) + 2Na+


What is the example of soaps?

sodium stearate C17H35COONa , sodium palmitae C15H31COONa


What is the chemical symbol for sodium stearate?

C17H35COONa


Why are sodium stearate solutions alkaline?

Because 'sdoium stearate' is the conjugate base of the weak carboxylic acid 'stearic acid'. Since a solution of stearic acid would be slightly acidic, a solution of sodium stearate will be basic or alkaline.


What is the common name of sodium stearate?

bathtub ring


What is the chemical formula for Calcium Stearate?

Calcium stearate is carboxylate of calcium that is found in some lubricants and surfactants. It is a white waxy powder. It is produced by heating stearic acid, a fatty acid, and calcium oxide. It is also formed when sodium stearate is added to hard water (as scum). Sodium stearate + CaSO4 -----> C36H70CaO4 + Na2SO4 OR Sodium stearate + Ca(HCO3)2-------------> C36H70CaO4 + NaHCO3 Anyway, just wanted to refresh your memory a little bit... The formula is, as mentioned earlier : C36H70CaO4 Oh, and sodium stearate's just a fancy word for soap...


What is the common term for sodium stearate?

It is also known as a surfactant