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Stearic acid

CAS 57-11-4
EC 200-313-4
LANGUAGE EN
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Product Identification

More information about Stearic acid

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Stearic acid
Product Code
A12244

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
57-11-4 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
200-313-4 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU3 Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites; SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Stearic acid (CAS: 57-11-4 ) is a powder or granules substance commonly used su3 industrial uses: uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites; su24 scientific research and development.

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

warning (Warning)

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. Category 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Category 2A H319
STOT SE Category 3 H335
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Hazard Statements

  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
  • P280: Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Suppliers & Organizations

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Not available
Physical State Data
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Powder or granules
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not applicable.
Melting Point
67-70 ℃ (153-158 ºF)
Boiling Point
232 °℃ (450 °F) (15mm Hg)
Flash Point
196 °C (385 °F)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
1.5 hPa (1 mm Hg)
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
0.941 g/cm3 (7.853 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined.
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined.
Auto Ignition Temperature
395 ℃ (743 ºF)
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Insoluble
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not determined.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Stearic acid?

The signal word for this substance is "warning".

What is Stearic acid used for?

SU3 Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites; SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Stearic acid?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of Stearic acid?

The melting point is 67-70 ℃ (153-158 ºF) and the boiling point is 232 °℃ (450 °F) (15mm Hg).