Calcium Stearate

Calcium Stearate is a white, waxy powder derived from calcium salts and stearic acid. It is commonly used as a lubricant, stabilizer, and water-repellent in a variety of industries including plastics, rubber, and pharmaceuticals. It is recognized for its non-toxic and eco-friendly properties.
Calcium stearate’s non-toxic nature and multifunctional properties make it a valuable additive across a wide range of industries.

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Calcium Stearate is widely used in various industries due to its lubricating, stabilizing, and anti-caking properties. Here’s a breakdown of its primary industrial uses:
  1. Plastics and Rubber Industry
  • Application: Used as a lubricant, release agent, and stabilizer.
  • Function: Prevents plastic and rubber products from sticking to molds during manufacturing and provides thermal stability.
  • Benefit: Improves processing efficiency, reduces friction, and enhances the heat resistance of products.
  • Products: PVC pipes, films, plastic sheets, rubber seals, gaskets, and molded rubber goods.
  1. Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Application: Used as an excipient in tablet and capsule manufacturing.
  • Function: Acts as a flow agent and lubricant during the production process, improving tablet compression.
  • Benefit: Ensures uniformity and smooth tablet production, reducing the risk of sticking and friction.
  • Products: Tablets, capsules.
  1. Cosmetics and Personal Care
  • Application: Used in cosmetics like powders, creams, and lotions.
  • Function: Acts as a thickener, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
  • Benefit: Provides a smooth, stable, and creamy texture in cosmetic formulations.
  • Products: Face powders, skin creams, lotions, and deodorants.
  1. Paper and Textile Industry
  • Application: Used as a water-repellent and processing aid.
  • Function: Adds waterproofing properties to paper and textiles and improves the finishing process.
  • Benefit: Enhances the durability and water resistance of paper and fabric products.
  • Products: Waterproof textiles, coated paper, and packaging materials.
  1. Food Industry
  • Application: Used as an anti-caking agent and food additive (E470).
  • Function: Prevents food powders from clumping and sticking.
  • Benefit: Ensures better flow properties and extends shelf life for powdered food products.
  • Products: Seasonings, powdered milk, sugar, and other dry food products.
  1. Construction Industry
  • Application: Used in construction materials such as cement, concrete, and mortar.
  • Function: Acts as a waterproofing agent and stabilizer.
  • Benefit: Improves water resistance and durability in construction products.
  • Products: Concrete, cement mixtures, and wallboard.
  1. Paints and Coatings
  • Application: Used as a flatting agent and dispersant.
  • Function: Provides smooth dispersion of pigments and enhances the surface quality of paints and coatings.
  • Benefit: Improves the consistency and application of paints and coatings.
  • Products: Industrial paints, coatings, and varnishes.
  1. Lubricants and Greases
  • Application: Used in the formulation of specialty greases and lubricants.
  • Function: Acts as a thickener and lubricant.
  • Benefit: Improves the viscosity and performance of lubricants, especially at high temperatures.
  • Products: Industrial greases, machinery lubricants.
Appearancewhite to yellowish-white powder
Odorodorless
pH7.5-10
Molecular Weight606.99 g/mole
Boiling PointNA
Melting Point155 °C
Vapor PressureNegligible
Density1.03 g/cm3
Flash PointNon-Flammable
Available Packing 25 KGS

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