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Polytrans MAGNESIUM STEARATE

Polytrans MAGNESIUM STEARATE is a magnesium salt.

Functions: Stabilizer

Chemical Family: Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds, Magnesium Salts

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polystyrenes (PS)

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Plastics & Elastomers Functions
    CAS Registry Number

    CAS RNo. is: 557-04-0

    Formula

    Chemical formula is: Mg(C18H35O2)2

    Applications & Uses

    Uses

    Magnesium stearate is used for producing ABS, PS, masterbatches, concrete, like waterproof agent, in pharmaceutical industry.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Melting Point120 - 140°C
    Moisture Contentmax. 4%
    Mg Contentmax. 4.0 ÷ 4.8%
    Iodine Valuemax. 0.5g J2/100 g
    Free Fatty Acidsmax. 3.0% stearic acid
    Bulk Density0.30 - 0.45kg/l
    Residue On 325 Meshmax. 1%
    Chloridesmax. 250ppm Cl
    Sulphatesmax. 0.5% SO4

    Technical Details & Test Data

    Molecular Weight

    MW is: 591.21 g/mol

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging

    Magnesium stearate is packed in paper bags. Net weight of each bag is 20 kg, 500 kg / palette.