Compound Formula	C₁₈H₃₅KO₂
Molecular Weight	322.56
Appearance	White powder
Melting Point	N/A
Boiling Point	359.4 °C (760 mmHg)
Density	N/A
Solubility in H2O	Soluble (hot)
Exact Mass	322.227412 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass	322.227412 g/mol

Potassium Stearate Health & Safety Information

Signal Word	Warning
Hazard Statements	Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life
Hazard Codes	Xi, N
Risk Codes	N/A
Safety Statements	N/A
Transport Information	NONH for all modes of transport
GHS Pictograms	GHS07 Exclamation Point GHS09 Environment

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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Date Accessed: 04/23/2024

Date Revised:01/15/2022

SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Potassium Stearate

Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. K-STAT-01-P

CAS #: 593-29-3

Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development

Supplier details:
American Elements
10884 Weyburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 310-208-0551
Fax: +1 310-208-0351

Emergency telephone number:
Domestic, North America: +1 800-424-9300
International: +1 703-527-3887

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification
Physical Hazards: Not Classified
Health Hazards:
Skin irritiation: Category 2
Eye irritation: Category 2
Acute aquatic toxicity: Category 1
Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statement:
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary Statement:
Prevention
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Avoid release to the environment
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Specific treatment (see first aid measures on this label).
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approval waste disposal plan.
Note: Concentrated dust may present an explosive hazard.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Product / CAS Number:
Potassium Stearate Powder / 593-29-3

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

If inhaled: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty
In case of skin contact: Wash with clean water. Get medical advice if needed.
In case of eye contact: Wash thoroughly with running clean water. Get medical advice if irritation
develops.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth with water. Seek medical advice.
Acute and delayed symptoms: To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
First aid and notes for physicians: No data available

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point: n/a
Suitable extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol foam, water spray.
Water or foam may cause frothing.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Water jet
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide and
Potassium oxides.
Advice for firefighters: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and approved self-contained
breathing apparatus. Fight fire from a safe distance or protected location. Under
certain conditions a dust cloud of calcium stearate can explode when ignited by a
spark, flame or other ignition source. Must avoid generating dust to minimize risk

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal protective equipment:
Eye - Wear appropriate protective safety glasses
Skin – Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing. Put on an appropriate respirator
Containment: Keep unnecessary personnel away. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Do not allow the spilled product to enter sewers or open waterways
Clean-up Procedures: Dust deposits should not be allowed to accumulate on surfaces, as these may form
an explosive mixture if they are released into the atmosphere in sufficient concentration. Avoid the
generation of dust during the clean-up. Vacuum spills or cover with damp sand or saw-dust if sweep. No sparking tools should be used

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Open packaging bag carefully, avoid spillage and dust formation and control ignition sources.
Use this product with adequate ventilation. Wash hands after handling.
Storage: Store in cool, dry place to avoid the effects of heat and moisture. Keep container tightly closed and properly labeled. Avoid exposure to sunlight, heat and spark. Ground all equipment containing material.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Routine housekeeping should be instituted to ensure that dusts do not accumulate on surfaces. Dry powders can build static electricity charges when subjected to the friction of transfer and mixing operations. Provide adequate precautions, such as electrical grounding and bonding, or inert atmospheres.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure limit: ACGIH TLV: TWA 10mg/m3 (Total),
Engineering controls: General room ventilation plus local exhaust at points of
emission to maintain levels of airborne contaminants
below exposure limits.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory: An appropriate dust respirator. Should be used as a
precautionary measure where airborne contaminants
may occur.
Eye: Safety glasses. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Hand: Protective gloves
Body: Overall or dust cloth, change daily.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Fine, white powder, granule
Odor: Slight fatty acid odor
Odor threshold: Data not available
pH (water slurry at 25°C): Data not available
Melting point (°C): > 200⁰C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: Data not available
Flash point: Data not available
Evaporation rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Non-flammable but combustible
Lower flammable (Explosive) limit: Data not available
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Solubility: Soluble in hot water
Relative density: 0.95 – 1.15
Vapor density: Data not available
Octanol / water partition coefficient: Data not available -
Decomposition temperature: Data not available
Viscosity: Not applicable

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability: Stable under normal condition of storage & transport
Conditions to avoid: Incompatible materials, static charge, sparks, heat and other ignition sources,
generation of dust
Hazardous reactions: Decomposed by acids, oxidizing agents and alkalies
Decomposition products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and calcium oxide fume

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Routes of exposure: Can occur through inhalation, ingestion and eye or skin contact.
Acute health effects
Eye contact: Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin contact: Skin irritation.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Chronic health effects: Long term exposures to high concentration of dust may cause increased mucous flow in the nose and respiratory system airways. This condition usually disappears after exposure ceases.
Carcinogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive toxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Aquatic and terrestrial Ecotoxicity: Very toxic to aquatic life.
Persistence and degradability: No information available.
Bioaccumulation: Not information available.
Mobility in soil: No information available.
The product should be prevented from entering drains, sewers, streams etc.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal method: Dispose of waste in accordance with local regulations and acts. Contaminated
packaging must be treated in the same manner as the product itself
Precautions for disposal: Prevent material from entering drains, sewers, streams etc.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN No.: Not regulated
UN proper shipping name: Not regulated
Transport hazard class: Not regulated
Packing group: N/A
Special shipping instructions: N/A

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

AICS, DSL, ENCS, PICCS On the inventory list
California Proposition 65: To the best of our knowledge, this product contains no levels of listed
substances, which the state of California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive effects.

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.

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About Potassium Stearate

Potassium Stearate is the potassium salt of stearic acid used primarily as an emulsifying agent in the production of detergents, foods, cosmetics, and other consumer goods. We also manufacture a full line of metallic stearates including calcium stearate, barium stearate, and zinc stearate. American Elements manufactures materials to many standard grades when applicable including Mil Spec (military grade), ACS, Reagent and Technical Grades; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grades, Optical, Semiconductor, and Electronics Grades, and follows applicable USP, EP/BP, and ASTM testing standards. Most materials can be produced in high and ultra high purity forms (99%, 99.9%, 99.99%, 99.999%, and higher). Standard and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (SDS) information is available. Please request a quote above to receive pricing information based on your specifications.

Potassium Stearate Synonyms

Potassium octadecanoate; Stearic acid, potassium salt; Octadecanoic acid, potassium salt; Potassium n-octadecanoate; Fatty acid, hydrogenated, potassium salt; UNII-17V812XK50

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula	CH₃(CH₂)₁₆COOK
MDL Number	N/A
EC No.	209-786-1
Pubchem CID	23673840
IUPAC Name	potassium; octadecanoate
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[K+]
InchI Identifier	InChI=1S/C18H36O2.K/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;/h2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);/q;+1/p-1
InchI Key	ANBFRLKBEIFNQU-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

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