Blachford Aluminum Stearate 400F

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Aluminum Compounds,

Stearates

Chemical Name

Aluminium Stearate,

Aluminum Stearate

Technologies

Elastomers,

Industrial Additives & Materials,

Plastics

Product Families

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives

Antioxidants & Stabilizers

Industrial Additives & Materials — Oil, Gas & Mining Chemicals

Refinery & Gas Treatment Chemicals

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Antioxidants & Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Cadmium-free,

Chrome-free,

Conflict minerals-free,

Fatty acids-free,

Lead-free,

Phthalates-free,

Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)-free,

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)-free

Industrial Additives Features

Good Solubility

Materials Features

Consistent High Quality,

Good Mold Release,

Low Melt Viscosity

Applications & Uses

Markets

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging

Food & Beverage Packaging

Applicable Processes

Petroleum Refining

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Food Packaging,

Indirect Food Contact Applications

Recommended Applications

• Food Packaging Material - Used as a stabilizer
• Crayon and Drawing Pencil Applications.
• Fuel Oils and Petroleum Distillllates - provides high solubility and low gelling properties.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

Fine White Powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Stearate	Tri-Stearate	—	—
Stearic Acid Source	Tallow	—	—
Moisture Content	0.7	wt %	—
Free Fatty Acid Content	23.0	wt %	—
Total Ash Content	5.8	wt %	—
Melting Point	107.0	°C	—
Apparent Density	0.2	g/cm³	—
Particle Size (max. 200 mesh)	min. 98	%	—

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,

ISO 9001

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

KECI (Korea),

PICCS (Phillipines),

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

• Canada
• USA

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.