| Identification | More | [Name]
Potassium stearate | [CAS]
593-29-3 | [Synonyms]
OCTADECANOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT
OCTADECONOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT
POTASSIUM OCTADECANOATE
POTASSIUM STEARATE
STEARIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT
potassiumn-octadecanoate
potassiumstearate,pure
steadan300
stearatedepotassium
Potassium steatate
KALIUMSTEARAT | [EINECS(EC#)]
209-786-1 | [Molecular Formula]
C18H35KO2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00072385 | [Molecular Weight]
322.57 | [MOL File]
593-29-3.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
white powder | [density ]
1.12 g/cm3 | [solubility ]
slightly soluble in cold H2O; soluble in hotH2O, ethanol | [form ]
powder | [color ]
white | [Odor]
wh. powd., sl. fatty odor | [Water Solubility ]
insoluble | [LogP]
4.130 (est) | [Uses]
Potassium Stearate is the potassium salt of stearic acid. it is used as
a binder, emulsifier, anticaking agent, and as a plasticizer in chewing
gum base. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
593-29-3(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Potassium stearate (593-29-3) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Safety Statements ]
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . | [HS Code ]
29157090 | [Safety Profile]
When heated to
decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes. |
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