| Agent Name |
Stearates |
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| CAS Number |
57-11-4; 557-04-0; 822-16-2; 557-05-1 |
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| Formula |
varies |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Stearic acid; Magnesium stearate; Sodium stearate; Zinc stearate;[ACGIH] |
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| Category |
Other Organic Compounds |
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| Description |
White to yellow powder or wax-like substance; [ACGIH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food additives, waterproofing agents, plastic stabilizers, emulsifiers, and rubber lubricants and dusting agents; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Stearic acid can be found in animal fats and some vegetable oils. It is synthesized by hydrogenating cotton seed oil or other vegetable oils. This TLV does not apply to stearates of toxic metals. [ACGIH] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
10 mg/m3 |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: Stearates
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