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Ethyl stearate
CAS Number
111-61-5
EC Number
203-887-4
FEMA Number
FEMA 3490
What is Ethyl stearate?
Ethyl stearate (CAS 111-61-5) is a fatty acid ester derived from stearic acid used as a plasticizer and lubricant. FEMA 3490.
Where is Ethyl stearate used?
- Food and flavoring: carrier and fixative for flavor compounds
- Personal care: creams, lotions and hair products that soften texture and aid dispersion of actives
- Industrial lubricants: base fluid or additive in metalworking fluids and release agents
- Plastics processing: internal or external plasticizer and processing aid that improves flow and reduces brittleness
- Its low polarity and ester structure solubilize lipophilic actives and modify surface properties.
Commercial specifications
- Food-grade material conforms to purity standards for flavoring use
- Drums or IBCs in bulk; smaller packaging for specialty or laboratory applications
Other Names (Synonyms)
Stearic acid ethyl ester|Ethyl octadecanoate|Octadecanoic acid, ethyl ester|Ethyl n-octadecanoate|C64RTC734W
What are the physical properties of Ethyl stearate?
Melting Point 33 °C
Boiling Point 155 °C @ Press: 1 Torr
Density 1.057
Flash Point >230 °F
Appearance white crystalline mass
Color White
Odor at 100.00 %. mild waxy
Form Crystalline Mass
Refractive Index 1.4349
Log P 9.21
How is Ethyl stearate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Ethyl stearate?
HS Code 29157010
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 2