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593-29-3

Name Potassium stearate
CAS 593-29-3
EINECS(EC#) 209-786-1
Molecular Formula C18H35KO2
MDL Number MFCD00072385
Molecular Weight 322.57
MOL File 593-29-3.mol

Chemical Properties

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

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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