What is Pentaerythrityl tetrastearate CAS 115-83-3?
Pentaerythrityl tetrastearate CAS 115-83-3 is a tetraester of pentaerythritol and stearic acid present as a waxy solid, widely used as a lubricant, mold-release additive, and viscosity-modifier in polymer processing and formulation industries.
Specifications
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
White to almost white powder to crystal |
| Melting Point |
60-66 °C |
| Boiling Point |
261℃ |
| Density |
0.94 |
| Fp |
247℃ |
| Storage temp. |
Storage temp. 2-8°C |
Features
- Processing Aid: Enhances melt flow and reduces friction in polymer extrusion and molding.
- Lubricant Additive: Acts as internal and external lubricant in engineering plastics and rubber processing.
- Viscosity Modifier: Used to control viscosity and texture in cosmetic and topical formulations.
- Surface Enhancer: Improves surface finish, gloss, and dispersibility in coatings and plastics.
Applications
- Polymer Processing: Used in PET, PC, PVC, PA, PBT and other engineering thermoplastics as lubricant, mold-release agent, and flow enhancer.
- Cosmetics & Skin Care: Functions as emollient and texture-improving agent in creams, lotions, and topical products.
- Rubber Processing: Employed as plastication aid, peptizer and lubricant in rubber compound manufacture.
- Industrial Additives: Used as dispersant and lubricant in coatings, adhesives, metalworking fluids, and composite materials.
Packaging
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