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OCTADECANOATE CALCIUM [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
OBS

A white powder, whose melting point is 179°C, insoluble in water, slightly soluble in hot alcohol, decomposed by many acids and alkalies. It's a derivative from interaction of sodium stearate and calcium chloride; used as a water repellent, flatting agent in paints, stabilizer for vinyl resins, anticaking agent in foods, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
OBS

Sel calcique de l'acide stéarique, poudre granuleuse blanche, insoluble dans l'eau et fondant à 179 °C. Antimottant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
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