Mittal Pigments (Mittal Group) Calcium stearate

Mittal Pigments (Mittal Group) Calcium stearate is a non-toxic stabilizer and lubricant with the molecular formula Ca(C18H35O2)2. It is an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid. Commercially it is sold as a 50% dispersion in water or as a spray dried powder. As a food additive it is known by the E number E572.

Functions: Heat Stabilizer, Lubricant (Internal), Stabilizer

Chemical Family: Calcium & Calcium Compounds, Stearates

Labeling Claims: Non-Toxic

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features

Calcium stearate is a non-toxic stabilizer and lubricant with the molecular formula Ca(C18H35O2)2. It is an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid. Commercially it is sold as a 50% dispersion in water or as a spray dried powder. As a food additive it is known by the E number E572.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White Fine Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 2.0%-
Ash Content10.0±0.5%-
Bulk Densitymax.0.35g/ml-
Bulk Densitymax. 0.35g/ml-
Free Fatty Acid as Stearic Acidmax. 1.0%-
Melting Point150 + -5°C-
Calcium Content6.5 -6.7%-