Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
88.5 u00b0C (pure)
density
1.028
solubility
IN 100 CC WATER: 0.003 G @ 15 u00b0C; 0.004 G @ 25 u00b0C; 0.008 G @ 50 u00b0C
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H315 (22.4%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H316: Causes mild skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H413 (18.4%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (22.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H319 (25.9%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 557-04-0 |
| IUPAC Name | magnesium bis(octadecanoate) |
| InChI Key | HQKMJHAJHXVSDF-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| PubChem CID | 11177 |
| INCI Name | MAGNESIUM STEARATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Magnesium stearate is the magnesium salt of stearic acid, appearing as a fine white powder. It is widely used as a lubricant, anti-adherent, and flow agent in