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Calcium Stearate
Calcium stearate (C36H70CaO4) is produced by heating stearin, a fatty acid, in the presence of calcium oxide.
It is a very fine, waxy white powder.
Insoluble in water, this calcium stearate is perfect for plastic molding and extrusion lubrication.
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Properties
- Gliding agent that has lubricating properties on the polymer
- Stabilizer
- Fluidifier
- Sealant
- Surface agent, surfactant
Application examples
- In the food industry, calcium stearate is used as a fluidizer 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 disintegration in the production of construction materials, in particular mortars, slabs or concrete blocks. It is also used as a sealing agent.
- The paper industry uses calcium stearate as a lubricant to obtain a glossy surface and to prevent the deposition of dust and breakage resulting from the folding of paper and cardboard fibers.
- Calcium stearate is used in the composition of certain anti-foaming agents.
- Used as a multifunctional additive in the plastics industry: in PVC pigmentation processes and in accelerating fusion on rigid PVC.
Available forms
In powder
Packaging in 20 kg bags
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