Magnesium stearate
Description
A soft, white powder. Magnesium stearate is used as a dusting powder, a Flatting agent, and a Drier in paints and varnishes.
Other Properties
Insoluble in water and alcohol.
| Composition | Mg(C18H35O2)2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 557-04-0 |
| Melting Point | 88.5 |
| Density | 1.028 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 591.25 |
Hazards and Safety
Nonflammable. Contact may cause irritation.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Authority
- 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