The Zinc Stearate, available in a 25 kg package, belongs to the category of Fatty acids and derivatives. It is a zinc compound and salt of fatty acids with a Molecular Weight of 632.34 g/mol. This substance has a Warning signal word according to GHS classification due to its potential for causing mild skin irritation and respiratory irritation. The exact molecular formula is Zn(C18H35O2)2, and it has a density greater than water, making it denser and prone to sinking.

• CAS Number: 557-05-1
• Molecular Formula: Zn(C18H35O2)2
• Molecular Weight: 632.3
• Exact Mass: 630.456552
• Melting Point: 266 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
• Density: 1.1 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H335 (28.3%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H316: Causes mild skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]