Blachford - Aluminum Stearate 300F - Dar-Tech - Defoamer

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Aluminum Compounds,
Stearates
Chemical Name: Aluminum Stearate,
Aluminum distearate
INCI Name: Aluminum Stearate
CASE Ingredients Functions: Gelling Agent
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Gel Former
Industrial Additives Functions: Defoamer
Technologies: CASE Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Elastomers,
Industrial Additives & Materials,
Plastics
Product Families: CASE Ingredients — Additives
Functional Additives
Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
Antioxidants & Stabilizers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Antioxidants & Stabilizers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Metal Processing Additives

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Flow Enhancement,
Good Gelling Properties,
High Quality,
Superior Suspension
Labeling Claims: Cadmium-free,
Chrome-free,
Conflict minerals-free,
Lead-free,
Phthalates-free,
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)-free,
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)-free
CASE Ingredients Features: Good Pigment Dispersion
Materials Features: Consistent High Quality,
Good Mold Release

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Skin Care
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
Flexography,
Offset & Lithographic Printing
Applicable Processes: Metal Manufacturing,
Wire Drawing Applications
Coating Type: Solventborne Coating
Ink & Toner Type: Flexography Ink,
Lithographic Ink
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Food Packaging,
Indirect Food Contact Applications
Recommended Applications: Ink, Paint & Coatings – Provides many useful properties, including:

Excellent gel properties for improved pigment suspension and flow control in solvent based products as well as tack reduction in flexographic & lithographic inks.

Food Packaging Material – Used as a stabilizer

Rubber Processing – Reduces mill & calendar roll sticking for sponge and extruded goods.

Plastic Industry - Used to reduce tack in coated fabrics, without affecting the coating’s rheological properties.

Metal Manufacturing - Used in powder metal, wire drawing and rust preventive formulations. It can also be used as a defoaming agent in aqueous based products.

Cosmetics / Personal Care – Excellent gel properties for improved pigment suspension and flow control

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65,
Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG),
Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS),
FDA 21 CFR 173.340,
FDA 21 CFR 175.105,
FDA 21 CFR 175.300,
FDA 21 CFR 175.320,
FDA 21 CFR 176.170,
FDA 21 CFR 176.200,
FDA 21 CFR 177.1200,
FDA 21 CFR 177.2260,
FDA 21 CFR 177.2800,
FDA 21 CFR 178.3910,
FDA 21 CFR 179.45,
FDA 21 CFR 181.29,
FDA 21 CFR Regulations,
FDA Compliant,
ISO 9001,
Prop 65 Compliant
Chemical Inventories: DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
TSCA (USA)
Regulatory Information: Chemical Inventories - Listed on DSL (Canada), TSCA (USA), EINECS (EU) and other commonly referenced inventories

Conflict Minerals - Does not intentionally contain gold, tantalum, tin, tungsten or their derivatives

Proposition 65 - Contains no substances known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity

40 CFR 261: RCRA - Does not meet the definition of a ‘hazardous waste’

RoHS/CONEG Heavy Metals - No intentionally introduced lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium, PBBs, PBDEs, phthalates

Reach - Does not contain any SVHC’s; contact Blachford for more information on Reach Registration

FDA - Listed under FDA 21 CFR sections: 175.105, 175.320, 176.170, 176.200, 177.1200, 177.2260, 178.3910, 181.29, 173.340, 175.210, 175.300, 177.2800, 179.45 (list may not be exhaustive). The final responsibility for FDA compliance is up to the user. Refer to the regulations for limitations and conditions of use.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability: Canada,
USA
Packaging Type: Bags
Regional Availability
Packaging Information: Standard packaging is 25 lb paper bags; other packaging may be available depending on order quantities and inventory status.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 36 Months
Storage Conditions: Shelf life is 36 months when stored indoors in a dry environment at ambient temperatures.

Products > 36 months old may be useable.