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CALCIUM STEARATE
DESCRIPTION
 Calcium Stearate is produced and supplied as a fine white powder, with a slightly greasy texture. It is completely insoluble in water, low molecular weight alcohols, esters and ketones, and only slightly soluble in aromatic compounds. It is acknowledged to be completely non-toxic. The product is packed in 25kg multi-ply paper sacks or 500 kg bulk bags.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
 Calcium Stearate has a large number of industrial applications –
  • As a lubricant in PVC stabilised with lead compounds, and as a stabiliser in conjunction with other metallic soaps
  • As a lubricant in the production and processing of polyolefins
  • In the paper coating industry
  • As a mould release agent
  • As an anti-caking agent

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
C.A.S. number : 1592 – 23 - 0
Chemical Formula : Ca(C17H35COO)2
Molecular Weight (Mw) : 580
Synonyms :

Further properties of this product are contained in the detailed product specification, available upon request. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) containing recommended safe handling procedures is also available.



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ALMSTABS
DIBASIC LEAD PHOSPHITE
DIBASIC LEAD STEARATE
ASSAY FLUXES
CALCIUM STEARATE
LEAD DIOXIDE
TRIBASIC LEAD SULPHATE
BASIC LEAD CARBONATE
ASSAY LITHARGE
RED LEAD
ZINC STEARATE
BASIC LEAD SULPHATE
DIBASIC LEAD PHTHALATE
NORMAL LEAD STEARATE
GOLD FREE LITHARGE
CALCINE LITHARGE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE