Sodium stearate appears as a white powder with a fatty odor and a greasy feel. It is soluble in hot water and ethanol, and decomposes into stearic acid and corresponding acids when exposed to acid. sodium salt. Stable under normal temperature and pressure, avoid contact with oxides. It can be slowly dissolved in cold water and cold ethanol, and very easily soluble in hot water and hot ethanol.
Sodium stearate can be used for lubrication of medical devices:
The new use of sodium stearate in the preparation of lubricants for surgical instruments belongs to the technical field of medical device lubricants.
Specifically, sodium stearate is used as the main component of lubricant in surgical instruments, which has excellent lubricity, adsorption and anti-rust properties. It can lubricate and protect medical devices very well, and has a significant effect in reducing the frictional resistance generated during the closing and firing process.