Sodium stearate
Agent Name
Sodium stearate
CAS Number
822-16-2
Formula
C18-H36-O2.Na
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Bonderlube 235; Flexichem B; Octadecanoic acid, sodium salt; Prodhygine; Sodium octadecanoate; Stearates; Stearic acid, sodium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Stearates
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in pharmaceuticals (emulsifying and stiffening agent); in glycerol suppositories; in toothpastes; as waterproofing agent; as gelling agent; in cosmetics; as stabilizer in plastics; and as topical medication; [HSDB] Used in various cleaning products (most common ingredient in soap); as food additive (binder, emulsifier, and anti-caking agent); [CHEMINFO]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "STEARATES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
10 mg/m3, inhalable particulate matter (3 mg/m3 for respirable particulate matter)
Adverse Effects
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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