Calcium stearate (C36H70CaO4) results from the heating of stearin,( a fatty acid) with calcium oxide.
It comes in the form of a very fine, waxy white powder.
Insoluble in water, this calcium stearate is ideal for plastic molding and extrusion lubrication.
- Properties :
– Slippery agent which has lubricating properties on the polymer
– Stabilizer
– Fluidifying
– Sealing
– Surfactants
- Examples of use:
– In the food industry, calcium stearate is used as a thinner in certain powders and as a coating in confectionery.
– In the manufacture of pencils and pastels, it is used as a lubricant.
– The cement industry uses calcium stearate to limit weathering in the production of building materials, especially mortars, slabs or breeze blocks. It also serves as a sealant.
– The paper industry uses calcium stearate as a lubricant to obtain a glossy surface and to prevent dust deposits and breakages resulting from the folding of paper and cardboard fibers.
– In the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry, it is used to facilitate the release of cachets but also as a non-stick, and as a gel and surfactant.
– Calcium stearate is part of the composition of certain anti-foaming agents.
– Used as a multifunctional additive in the plastics industry: in PVC pigmentation processes and in the acceleration of melting on rigid PVC.
– It is also used in the production of cosmetics.
- Available sizes :
powder
ADC is a supplier of calcium stearate.
