potassium stearate
octadecanoic acid, potassium salt (1:1)
Identification
| Name | potassium stearate |
| CAS Number | 593-29-3 |
| EINECS | 209-786-1 |
| FDA UNII | 17V812XK50 |
| Molecular Formula | C18 H35 K O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 322.57365000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.176A |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 593-29-3 ; POTASSIUM STEARATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| logP (o/w) | 4.130 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 2.669 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | cleansing agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | binders, emulsifiers, and anticaking agents |
| Recommendation for potassium stearate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for potassium stearate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
octadecanoic acid potassium salt (1:1)
octadecanoic acid, potassium salt
octadecanoic acid, potassium salt (1:1)
potassium octadecanoate
steadan 300
stearic acid potassium salt
stearic acid, potassium salt
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