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A soft, white powder. Magnesium stearate is used as a dusting powder, a [[flatting%20agent|flatting agent]], and a [[drier|drier]] in [[paint|paints]] and [[varnish|varnishes]]. | A soft, white powder. Magnesium stearate is used as a dusting powder, a [[flatting%20agent|flatting agent]], and a [[drier|drier]] in [[paint|paints]] and [[varnish|varnishes]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:25, 16 October 2022
Description
A soft, white powder. Magnesium stearate is used as a dusting powder, a Flatting agent, and a Drier in paints and varnishes.
Risks
- Nonflammable.
- Contact may cause irritation.
- Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Insoluble in water and alcohol.
| Composition | Mg(C18H35O2)2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 557-04-0 |
| Melting Point | 88.5 C |
| Density | 1.028 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 591.25 |
Resources and Citations
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 5730