Free Sample White Powder Calcium Stearate CAS 1592-23-0

Description

Calcium stearate is a carboxylate salt of calcium, classified as a calcium soap. The salt is a component of some lubricants, surfactants, as well as many foodstuffs. It is a white waxy powder.It is also the main component of soap scum, a white solid that forms when soap is mixed with hard water. Unlike soaps containing sodium and potassium, calcium stearate is insoluble in water and does not lather well. Commercially it is sold as a 50% dispersion in water or as a spray dried powder. As a food additive Calcium Stearate is known by the generic E number E470.

Specification

Application

Calcium stearate has many potential uses, including as a flow agent, stabilizing agent and surface conditioner in the production of certain foods — notably, many candies. It is used as a mold-release agent for pharmaceutical tablets and capsules, as an anti-caking agent in cosmetics and as a thickener in lubricants and greases. It is also a stabilizer found in many plastics and is used to process concrete and paper.

• Food, Nutraceuticals and Pharma grade calcium stearate: Mold Release for Tableting, Stabilizer, Emulsifier, Source of Calcium, Excipient, Anti-Tack Agent
• Cosmetics: Anti-Caking Agent in Powdered Cosmetics
• Lubricants and Greases: Thickening Agent
• Personal Care: Anti-Tack and Gelling Agent
• Plastics: Internal and External Lubricant in PVC Rigid Extrusion, Polyethylene Chain Length Modifier and a De-Dusting Agent
• Rubber: Release Aid, Adhesion Prevention