Calcium Stearate

Description

CAS NO.:159-23-0

Calcium Stearate designed as a carboxylate salt of calcium, classified as a calcium soap. The salt is a component of some lubricants, surfactants, as well as many foodstuffs. It is a white waxy powder. Calcium stearate is produced by heating fatty acid and calcium salt. It is also the main component of soap scum, a white solid that forms when soap is mixed with hard water. Unlike soaps containing sodium and potassium, calcium stearate is insoluble in water and does not lather well.

Typical Physical and Chemical Properties

Properties	Unit	TMat – CSP	TMat – CSG	TMat – ZSR
Appearance	–	Fine Powder	Fine Powder	Fine Powder
Color	–	White	White	White
Specific Gr vity	g/ml	1.12 + 0.05	1.22 + 0.05	1.34 +0.05
Bulk Density		250 – 310	350 – 400	350 – 400
Metal Content	%	9.5 – 10.5	9.5 – 10.5	9.5 – 10.5
Ash Content	%	10.50 – 11.50	15.50 – 16.50	20.50 – 21.50
Loss on Drying	%	0.5 Max.	0.5 Max.	0.5 Max.
FFA (%)	%	1 Max.	1 Max.	1 Max.
Melting Point	˚C	155 + 5	155 + 5	155 + 5
Granulometry	Screen	325 Mesh	325 Mesh	325 Mesh

Solubility

This product is s insoluble in water, ether, chloroform, acetone, cold alcohol, slightly soluble in hot alcohol, in hot vegetable and mineral oils and quite soluble in hot pyridine.

Self Life

This product boasts an extended shelf life, standing the test of time when stored under optimal conditions. Count on its durability and reliability to deliver consistent performance whenever you need it.

Packaging

This product is packaged in various sized multiwall bags super-sacks, unitized on non-returnable plastic pallets.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place, once opened, the bag should be tightly closed after use

Safety and Handling

Please refer to the MSDS, available on request.

Application

Plastics	As a chloride ion catcher in polymerization.
Paints	As flatting agent and coating agent.
Rubber	As mould release agent.
Cosmetics	As additive to promote smoothing effect.
Fuel	As additive to reduce exhaust gas pollution.
Grease	As thickener
Wire drawing	As lubricant
Building material, fabric	As water proofing agent
Fertilizers and explosives	As hydrophobic agent
Food industry	As conditioning agent, and antifoaming agent
Pharmaceuticals	As lubricant in making tablets
Pencil and crayons	As lubricant

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