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Inorganic Salts

Zinc Stearate

RA003597 CAS 557-05-1 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA003597
CAS number
557-05-1
Grade
Extra Pure
Assay (specification)
10 - 12 % (complexometric)
Molecular formula
[CH3(CH2)16COO]2Zn
Molecular weight
632.33

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White powder —
Odour Odorless —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 118 - 130 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 790 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 277 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.095 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Fine white amorphous powder Odor faint &characteristics — —
Assay 10 - 12 % % complexometric
Identification Passes test — —
Acidity or alkalinity Passes test — —
Alkalies & alkaline earth metals Passes test — —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0002 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.025 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.6 % % —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA003597-PK-500G