Calcium stearate is a micronized and hydrophobic white powder that is in the family of calcium soaps. This widely used industrial substance is obtained from the reaction of fatty acids with a combination of calcium metal. It is produced from the thermal reaction between stearic acid and calcium oxide. Also, this chemical is a food additive with the trade name E470. The solubility of this substance in water is very low.
Characteristics
| Chemical formula | C36H70CaO4 |
| Other names | calcium dioctadecanoate, E470 |
| Molecular mass | 607 g/mol |
| Melting point | 155 °C |
| Appearance | White powder |
Application
- Lubricating agent or scavenger acid in plastic and polymer industries
- Dispersing agent
- Waterproof agent
- Pulp and Paper
- Heat stabilizer
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Cosmetic and health industries
- In the production of defoamers
- Melt flow improver in PVC industry
Packing
This chemical is available in 20 kg bags.