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STEARIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Universal entry(ies)
KC18H35O2
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

An antifoam agent used in particular in brewing, available as a white, crystalline, hot-water-soluble powder.

OBS

KC18H35O2.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
KC18H35O2
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

Antimoussant employé notamment en brasserie et se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre cristalline blanche, soluble dans l'eau chaude.

OBS

Aussi un adoucissant dans l'industrie textile.

OBS

KC18H35O2.

Spanish

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