Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- 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.
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Properties
- Appearance
- White Fine Powder
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Moisture Content | max. 2.0 | % | — |
Ash Content | 10.0±0.5 | % | — |
Bulk Density | max.0.35 | g/ml | — |
Bulk Density | max. 0.35 | g/ml | — |
Free Fatty Acid as Stearic Acid | max. 1.0 | % | — |
Melting Point | 150 + -5 | °C | — |
Calcium Content | 6.5 -6.7 | % | — |