Product Name:

Calcium Stearate

WCode:

03-011

CAS No.

1592-23-0

Molecular Formula:

(CH3(CH2)16CO2)2Ca

Formula Weight:

607.02

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

White solid

Melting Point

145-155 °C

Specific Gravity

1.03

Solubility in Water

Insoluble

NFPA Ratings

Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Reactivity:0

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

 

 

Applications

Calcium Stearate is used as a stabilizer for plastics with co-stabilizer of Ba-Cd soap. It is also used as a plasticizer in plastic industry as well as in cosmetics. It is used as a flatting and sanding agent in lacquers, coatings & inks. It is applied in tablet manufacturing. It is used as a drying lubricant and dusting agent for rubbers. It is used as a catalyst in chemical synthesis. It is used as a waterproofing additive in concrete, Rockwood, textiles and paper.

 

Sales Specification

Appearance

White powder

Assay

97% Min

Ash (As CaO)

9.0%-10%

Moisture

1.5% Max

Free Acid

1% Max

Size (through 200-325 mesh)

99%

 

 

Packing:

In 20 KG plastic woven bag