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Vegetable source. This food grade carboxylate is derived from hydrogenated fatty acids and is used as a catalyst neutralizer.
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Product Overview
Calcium stearate is a carboxylate which is formed from stearic acid and calcium oxide. Its primary uses are as flow agents, stabilizers, thickeners, and surface conditioners.
Product Specifications
White powder
Insoluble in water
Flash point: 176° C
Melting point 160° C
Insoluble in water
Insoluble in water
Flash point: 176° C
Melting point 160° C
Insoluble in water
Primary Chemistry: Calcium Stearate
Features & Benefits
Lubricant
Mold releasing agent
Anti-caking agent
Mold releasing agent
Anti-caking agent
Problems Solved
Difficulties in mixing calcium stearates due to large particle size
Fusion of the molded parts with the mold
Caking and flow issues in polymer applications
Availability of calcium stearate products that are extracted from vegetable sources
Fusion of the molded parts with the mold
Caking and flow issues in polymer applications
Availability of calcium stearate products that are extracted from vegetable sources
Applications
FINENESS - THRU 200 MESH %: 99.00 FINENESS - THRU 40 MESH %:
100.00
FREE FATTY ACIDS (AS STEARIC) %: 0.00-2.00
HEAVY METALS %: 0.0-10.0
TOTAL ASH %: 9.00-10.50
USP TEST ARSENIC ppm: 0.0-1.5
WATER %: 0.0-4.00
100.00
FREE FATTY ACIDS (AS STEARIC) %: 0.00-2.00
HEAVY METALS %: 0.0-10.0
TOTAL ASH %: 9.00-10.50
USP TEST ARSENIC ppm: 0.0-1.5
WATER %: 0.0-4.00
PMC Metallic Stearates Articles
PMC Metallic Stearates for Plastics
PMC Metallic stearates are oleochemical metal salt compounds of long-chain fatty acids that are used to benefit various plastic manufacturing and applications.