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Marathwada Chemicals Calcium Stearate

Marathwada Chemicals 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, rockwool, textiles and paper.

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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
21645-51-2
H.S. Code No.
28183030
Chemical Formula
[CH3(CH2)16CO2]2Ca/C36H70CaO4
EINECS No.
216-472-8
Synonyms

Stearic Acid Calcium Salt,Calcium Octadecanoate, Octadecanoic Acid,Calcium Salt, Calcium distearate; Calcium stearato (Italian); Calciumdistearat (German); Diestearato de calcio (Spanish); Distéarate de calcium (French)

Structural Formula

Marathwada Chemicals Calcium Stearate - Structural Formula

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Calcium Stearate is highly recommended as stabilizer for PVC resins, lubricant (release agent) for plastic molding powders and tablets, emulsions, cements, polymer pencils, for waterproofing NG base explosives; fabrics; cements & cement paints; mortar admixtures.
  • Construction chemicals, flatting agent in paints; cosmetics. As lubricating agent in paper & paperboard coating compositions. In resin coated sands & foundry chemicals, in decaking food items like onions. As neutraliser; color stabilizer; fiber breakage reducer; and de-agglomeration agent in PP and HDPE applications.
  • ABS Processing, Acid Acceptor in PE, Acid Acceptor in Polystyrene, Acid Acceptor in PP, Anticaking Agent, Asbestos, External Lubricant for PVC, Fertilizer, Fiber, Internal Lubricant for PVC, Mold Release Agent, Paints Manufacturing, Paper Manufacturing, Plastic Processing, PVC Pipes, Stabilizer, Varnish Manufacturing, Water Proffing Agent.
  • Calcium Stearate is used for producing polyolefines, adhesives, PVC, paint, concrete, rubber, master batches, thermosetting resins.

Properties

Appearance
Fine Smooth White Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 2%-
Total Ash Content9.5-11%-
Free Stearic Acidmax. 0.5%-
Calcium Content as CaO8-10%-
Bulk Densityapprox. 0.2-0.4Gm/CC-
Fineness through 240 mesh99% pass-
Loss on Dryingmax. 2%-
Free Fatty Acidmax. 0.5%-
Ash Content13-15%-
Molecular Weight607.03g/mol
Solubility
  • Insoluble in water, ether, chloroform, acetone and cold alcohol
  • Slightly soluble in hot alcohol, hot vegetable and mineral oils
  • Quite soluble in hot pyridine

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

Laminated HDPE Bags with separate liner inside.