Potassium stearate Chemical Properties

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)

CAS DataBase Reference

593-29-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Potassium stearate (593-29-3)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

24/25

HS Code 

29157090

MSDS

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Potassium stearate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

white powder

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.

Uses

In the manufacture of textile softeners.

Uses

potassium stearate is a cleansing and emulsifying agent.

Safety Profile

When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

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