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Mittal Pigments (Mittal Group) Calcium stearate

Mittal Pigments (Mittal Group) Calcium stearate is a non-toxic stabilizer and lubricant with the molecular formula Ca(C18H35O2)2. It is an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid. Commercially it is sold as a 50% dispersion in water or as a spray dried powder. As a food additive it is known by the E number E572.

Functions: Heat Stabilizer, Lubricant (Internal), Stabilizer

Chemical Family: Calcium & Calcium Compounds, Stearates

Labeling Claims: Non-Toxic

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    Features

    Calcium stearate is a non-toxic stabilizer and lubricant with the molecular formula Ca(C18H35O2)2. It is an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid. Commercially it is sold as a 50% dispersion in water or as a spray dried powder. As a food additive it is known by the E number E572.

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    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    White Fine Powder
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Moisture Contentmax. 2.0%
    Ash Content10.0±0.5%
    Bulk Densitymax.0.35g/ml
    Bulk Densitymax. 0.35g/ml
    Free Fatty Acid as Stearic Acidmax. 1.0%
    Melting Point150 + -5°C
    Calcium Content6.5 -6.7%