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Potassium stearate
Potassium stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of potassium and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
18H
35KO
2. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.
Potassium stearate may be prepared by saturating a hot alcoholic solution of stearic acid with alcoholic potash.
The compound forms colorless crystals.
Slightly soluble in cold water, soluble in hot water, ethanol, insoluble in ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide. A component of liquid soap.
The compound is primarily used as an emulsifier in cosmetics and in food products. It is also used as a cleansing ingredient and lubricant.
Causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation.
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Potassium stearate
Potassium stearate is a metal-organic compound, a salt of potassium and stearic acid with the chemical formula C
18H
35KO
2. The compound is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid.
Potassium stearate may be prepared by saturating a hot alcoholic solution of stearic acid with alcoholic potash.
The compound forms colorless crystals.
Slightly soluble in cold water, soluble in hot water, ethanol, insoluble in ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide. A component of liquid soap.
The compound is primarily used as an emulsifier in cosmetics and in food products. It is also used as a cleansing ingredient and lubricant.
Causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation.