The chemical substance under discussion is Sodium Stearate, also known as Stearic Acid Sodium Salt, with a CAS Number of 822-16-2. This compound belongs to the category of Fatty acids and derivatives, specifically Sodium compounds and Salts of fatty acids. It has a Molecular Weight of 306.46 g/mol. The preferred IUPAC name for this compound is sodium octadecanoate, and its molecular formula is C18H35NaO2. The GHS signal word for Sodium Stearate is Warning, indicating potential hazards such as causing skin irritation, serious eye irritation, and toxicity to aquatic life.

• CAS Number: 822-16-2
• Molecular Formula: C18H35NaO2
• Molecular Weight: 306.5
• Exact Mass: 306.25347464
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
• H315 (19.3%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H401: Toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]