Stearic acid, 5 kg

The Stearic Acid, available in a 5 kg package, is a member of the Fatty acids and derivatives category. It has a molecular formula of C18H36O2 with a Molecular Weight of 284.48 g/mol. This substance falls under the substance group of Fatty acids. The Stearic Acid is identified by the CAS Number 57-11-4 and can be found in various resources such as Gestis. It is important to handle this chemical with care due to its potential hazards, including causing skin irritation and being toxic if swallowed, as indicated by the GHS Signal Word "Danger.

• CAS Number: 57-11-4
• Molecular Formula: C18H36O2
• Molecular Weight: 284.5
• Exact Mass: 284.271530387
• Boiling Point: 721 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 156.7 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 9.8 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H315 (25.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H301 (100%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]