Stearic acid
CAS number: 57-11-4
Synonyms: n-Octadecanoic acid; Carboxylic acid C18
Chemical class: Organic Acids
Industry claims used in: baked goods, grain products, pasta, and candy
Possible physical or functional effects: Anticaking agents and free-flow agents; Flavoring agents and adjuvants; Lubricants and release agents; Processing aids; Surface-active agents; Other
Properties: industry claims FDA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (IV, rat) 21.5 ± 1.8 mg/kg; poison by intravenous route; experimental tumorigen; human skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes