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Calcium Stearate

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€90.82
VAT included
le carton

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.

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

ADC is a supplier of calcium stearate.

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