Zinc stearate, 1 kg

This 1 kg package contains Zinc Stearate, a compound classified under Fatty Acids and Derivatives. It has a Molecular Weight of 632.34 g/mol and is categorized as both a Zinc Compound and a Salt of Fatty Acids. The preferred name for this substance is Zinc Stearate, with an IUPAC name of zinc bis(octadecanoate). This chemical has a Warning GHS Signal Word due to its potential to cause mild skin irritation and respiratory irritation. It is denser than water and melts at approximately 266 degrees Fahrenheit.

• 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]