Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Agrochemical Functions
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Agrochemicals Features
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
- Industrial Additives Features
- Materials Features
- Key Features & Benefits
- Economical
- Local availability in many locations throughout North America
- Low dusting (coarse form) and fine powder formats
- Available in Tallow (L-155, 325 and Coarse) and Vegetable (L-155V) versions
- Suitable for FDA 21 CFR and NSF applications
- Suitable for use in Animal Feed and Agriculture applications
- SFSF (Safe Feed Safe Food) Certified, meeting Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements, incorporating HACCP and GMP practices (pending 2021).
- Do not contain any GMO (genetically modified organisms), pose no risk for BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) and are free of chick-edema factor.
- Aqueous Dispersions are available.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Recommended Applications
- Blachford Calcium Stearates are used as anti-caking and waterproofing agents in animal feed and agriculture applications where improved flow characteristics and moisture protection are required.
- Blachford Calcium Stearate repels moisture both directly and by coating the feed particles, resulting in an anti- caking, free flowing powder.
- These properties are beneficial in many applications including Premix, Salt Licks and Pellets.
- These grades are available in aqueous (dispersion) formats where liquid application is required.
- As a heat stabilizer in rigid PVC, improving resin fusion and reducing die swell.
- In most plastic polymers as a process aid to improve pigment and additive dispersion. In polymers, the product is used as an internal/external lubricant and release agent. Calcium Stearate can also be used as an acid scavenger in most plastics.
- As a waterproofing agent in textiles and efflorescence control in concrete and brick.
- Compatible resins include: ABS, Nylon, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polystirene, Poly Vinyl Chloride, etc.
Properties
- Appearance
- White powder
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Moisture Content | 2.5 | wt % | — |
| Free Fatty Acid Content | 0.3 | wt % | — |
| Total Ash Content | 10.2 | wt % | — |
| Melting Point | 155.0 | °C | — |
| Particle Size (max. 20 mesh) | 100.0 | % | — |
| Particle Size (max. 200 mesh) | min. 90 | % | — |
| Stearic Acid Source | Vegetable | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Quality Standards
- Regulatory Information
- FSMA - Meets Food Safety Modernization Act requirements for use in US Animal Feed market (pending 2021).
- SFSF - Safe Feed Safe Food Certification, pending 2021.
- Chemical Inventories - Listed on DSL (Canada), TSCA (USA), EINECS (EU) and other commonly referenced inventories; contact Blachford for specific confirmations.
- 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 Pb, Cd, Hg, Cr, PBBs, PBDEs or Phthalates
- FDA - Listed under various FDA CFR 21 sections. The final responsibility for FDA compliance is by the user.
- NSF - Listed under NSF/ANSI 14 and NSF/ANSI 61 (L-155 only)
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
Standard packaging is 50 lb bags and 1800 lb pallets. Bulk bags and other packaging 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