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9004-99-3

Name Polyoxyethylene stearate
CAS 9004-99-3
EINECS(EC#) 618-405-1
Molecular Formula C34H70O9
MDL Number MFCD00043374
Molecular Weight 622.91
MOL File 9004-99-3.mol

Chemical Properties

Definition A mixture of the monoand diesters of stearic acid and mixed polyoxyethylene diols having an average polymer length of 7.5 oxyethylene units.
Appearance Solid
Melting point  47 °C
Fp  39 °C
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Chloroform (Slighty), Methanol (Slightly)
Water Solubility  Soluble in water
form  powder to lump
color  White to Almost white
Odor at 100.00?%. mild fatty
Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) 18.8
LogP 7.629 (est)
Uses
Polyoxyethylene stearate is an emulsifier and antifoaming agent used in processed foods, fruit jellies, and sauces.
EPA Substance Registry System Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-. omega.-hydroxy-(9004-99-3)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements 
Safety Statements 
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  MD0907300
HS Code  3907200000
Safety Profile
Very slightly toxic by ingestion. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Experimental reproductive effects. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also other polyethylene glycol monostearate entries and POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL.
Hazardous Substances Data 9004-99-3(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD50 oral in rabbit: > 12mL/kg

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