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Pratham Stearchem Aluminum Stearate

Pratham Stearchem Tri Basic lead Sulfate is a white colored powder. It is the aluminum salt of stearic acid. It is insoluble in water, alcohol and ether. However, it is soluble in glycol, alkali, BTX, chlorinated hyrdocarbons. It dissolves well in vegetable oils on heating and if high concentration is used, on cooling gelling is seen. Aluminum Stearate is used as an emulsifier in cosmetics. It is also used as lubricant in polyamides and in thermosetting of plastics. Its use as a water repellent agent and hydrophobic agent makes it useful to be used as a waterproofing agent in paint industry. Aluminum stearate is used as thickening agent in production of varnishes and lacquers. It also finds use as an anticaking agent in petroleum products.

Chemical Name: Aluminum Stearate

CAS Number: 7047-84-9

Synonyms: Aluminum dihydroxide stearate, Aluminum monostearate, Dibasic aluminum stearate, Dihydroxy(octadecanoato-κ O)aluminum, Dihydroxyaluminum stearate

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    CAS No.
    7047-84-9
    Molecular formula
    Al (C17H35COO)3
    EC No.
    230-325-5

    Applications & Uses

    Base Chemicals End Uses
    Suggested Applications
    • As an emulsifier in cosmetics.  As a waterproofing agent in paint industry.
    • As an anticaking agent in petroleum products.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    White Powder
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Molecular Weight876
    Specific Gravity1.07
    Moisturemax. 1.0%
    Particle Size-200Mesh
    Purity (as Al2O3)10 - 12%
    Free Fatty Acidmax. 2.0%

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packing
    • 25 Kg. HDPE bags with LDPE liners