Name | potassium stearate, pure |
Synonyms | KALIUMSTEARAT potassium stearate Potassium steatate stearatedepotassium potassium octadecanoate potassium stearate, pure tearic acid Potassium Salt STEARIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT OCTADECANOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT OCTADECONOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT |
CAS | 593-29-3 |
EINECS | 209-786-1 |
InChI | InChI=1/C18H36O2.K/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;/h2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);/q;+1/p-1 |
Molecular Formula | C18H35KO2 |
Molar Mass | 322.57 |
Density | 1.12 g/cm3 |
Boling Point | 359.4°C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point | 162.4°C |
Water Solubility | insoluble |
Solubility | Soluble in hot water or alcohol, slowly soluble in cold water, |
Vapor Presure | 8.58E-06mmHg at 25°C |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Sensitive | Easily absorbing moisture |
MDL | MFCD00072385 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White to off-white waxy solid. Fatty odor. |
Use | Used as a surfactant and fiber softener |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
HS Code | 29157090 |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | can be used safely in foods (FDA,§ 181.29,2000). ADI is not specified (FAO/WHO,2001). |
usage limit | GB 2760-96: cake 0.18g/kg; Gum base GMP is limited. |
Use | coagulant; Foaming agent; Anti-caking agent; Emulsifier; Stabilizer. as emulsifier, can be used in cakes, the maximum amount of 0.18g/kg. used as surfactant and fiber softener |
production method | the product is obtained by reacting stearic acid with potassium hydroxide at high temperature and then cooling. It is formed by reacting stearic acid with potassium hydroxide at high temperature and then cooling. |