Appearance
White to off-white powder
Function
It has a functional use in foods by being a binder, emulsifier, anticaking agent, and a defoaming agent.
Synonyms
Potassium Stearate FCC PDR K; Potassiumn-octadecanoate; Potassium steatate; Kaliumstearat; Octadeconoic Acid, Potassium Salt
Storage
Keep away from flame, heat (200øF maximum) and strong oxidizing agents. Store in closed containers in a dry environment.
Packages
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 5 lb. HDPE WM Bottle
- 25 lb. Fiber Drum
- 50 lb. Bag
- 50 lb. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Food & bev.
Product Class
- Binders
- emulsifier
- anticaking agent
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC48580 S3 CL55
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: 177øC (350øF)
- Melting Point: 240øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 322.57 g/mol