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MATER 53 EF is a stearic acid made from from tallow. Depending on the volume solicited, vegetable oils can also be used as raw materials.

Functions: Anti-Static Agent, Lubricant (External), Lubricant (Internal), Mold Release Agent, Release Agent

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Applications
  • In the rubber industry, derivatives of stearic acid are used in the mixture of substances that are added to rubber to control flexibility or other properties of the final product.
  • Some stearates are used by the polymer industry, as lubricants, anti-static agents and mold releasing agents.
  • Stearic acid used in the fabrication of candles, improves appearance, luminosity, durability, and unmolding.
  • In crayons, it gives better dispersion of ink, better absorption and retention on paper, among others.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Unsaponifiable Mattermax. 0.5%-
Acid Value205 - 209--
Arachidic0.0 - 0.6%-
Gadoleic0.0 - 0.6%-
Iodine Value10 - 15--
Linoleic0.0 - 1.2%-
Linolenic0.0 - 0.4%-
Margaric0.0 - 4.5%-
Margaroleic0.0 - 0.4%-
Myristic0.0 - 2.5%-
Nonadecanoic0.0 - 0.9%-
Nonadecenoic0.0 - 0.1%-
Oleic9.0 - 15.0%-
Palmitic38.0 - 45.0%-
Palmitoleic0.0 - 1.0%-
Pentadecanoic0.0 - 1.5%-
Saponification Value205 - 209--
Stearic34.0 - 42.0%-
Titer52.5 - 54.5° C-

Packaging & Availability

Package
  • Bulk delivery in 20-ton ISO tank containers, or 7 or 25-ton tank trucks.
  • flaked in 25 kg. polypropylene or paper bags, or in 500 or 600 kg. big bags.