What is Calcium stearate CAS 1592-23-0?
Calcium stearate CAS 1592-23-0, also known as calcium octadecanoate, is a metal soap produced from stearic acid and calcium salts. It typically appears as a white powder and is widely used as an industrial additive due to its ability to improve processing performance and product quality. The compound plays an important role in plastics, rubber, coatings, paper manufacturing, and personal care formulations as a functional processing aid and stabilizing additive.
Specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Appearance |
white Powder |
| Melting Point |
147-149°C |
| Density |
1.08g/cm3 |
| pH |
7-9 (2.2 mg/l, H2O, 20°C) |
| Storage Condition |
Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
Features
- Processing Aid: Enhances manufacturing efficiency by improving material flow and processing performance in industrial formulations.
- Lubricating Role: Functions as an internal and external lubricant in polymer and rubber production systems.
- Anti-Caking Effect: Prevents powder aggregation and improves the handling properties of solid materials.
- Formulation Stability: Acts as a stabilizing additive that improves compatibility and consistency in different formulations.
Applications
- Plastic Additive: Used in PVC, polyolefins, and other plastics as a lubricant, acid scavenger, and mold-release agent.
- Rubber Processing: Applied in rubber manufacturing to improve processing efficiency and prevent sticking during molding.
- Paper Industry: Used as a lubricant and surface treatment agent to improve gloss and reduce dusting in paper and cardboard production.
- Construction Materials: Utilized in concrete and cement products as a waterproofing and efflorescence-control additive.
- Food Processing: Acts as an anti-caking and flow agent in certain food and confectionery products.
- Personal Care: Used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations as a release agent and stabilizing additive.
Packaging
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