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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
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- Composition
STRUKTOL® Magnesium Stearate is a high purity stearate with a low soluble salt level that reduces discoloration during processing. During manufacture, the particle size, shape, bulk, and purity of STRUKTOL® Magnesium Stearate are closely controlled to guarantee product uniformity
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Recommended Applications
STRUKTOL® Magnesium Stearate is used by the rubber and plastic industries as an effective elastomer processing aid and release agent. It is an excellent dusting agent to prevent surface adhesion in ABS plastic and in other thermoplastics with minimal discoloration
Properties
- CLTE - Transverse (-22 to 86°F)
- White powder
- Appearance
- White Powder
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Ash Content | max. 3.0 | % | - |
| Free Fatty Acid | max. 4.0 | % | - |
| Iodine Value | max. .5 | - | - |
| Magnesium Content | 4.0 - 4.8 | - | - |
| Melting Point | 125 - 145 | °C | - |
| Moisture | max. 4.0 | % | - |
| Residue (% on 325 mesh) | max. 0.5 | - | - |
| Water Soluble Salt | max. 1.0 | % | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulatory Status
- 173.340 Defoaming agents
- 177.1200 Cellophane
- 175.300 Resinous and polymeric coatings
- 177.2260 Filters, resin-bonded
- 175.320 Resinous and polymeric coatings for polyolefin films
- 178.3910 Surface lubricants used in the manufacture of metallic articles
- 176.170 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods
- 181.29 Stabilizers
- 176.200 Defoaming agents used in coatings
- 184.1440 Magnesium stearate
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
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Storage & Handling
- Storage and Packaging
Storage Stability :
Unlimited in a cool dry area
Packaging :
44 lb. paper bag