Sodium Stearate

Synonym(s)

: Sodium octadecanoate, octadecanoic acid; sodium salt, stearates

Mol. Formula

: C18H35NaO2

EC / List no.

: 212-490-5

CAS no.

: 822-16-2

Molecular weight

: 306,5

Sodium stearate is an organic sodium salt containing equal numbers of sodium and stearate ions. It acts as a detergent. Contains an octadecenoate.

Application

» Used in adhesives and sealants, clothing and shoe care products, arts, crafts and hobby supplies, food packaging, laundry and dishwashing products, personal care products, plastic and rubber products.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Appears in white powder form.
» It has a light sawdust smell.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Solubility			soluble with water