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Mittal Pigments (Mittal Group) Calcium stearate
Mittal Pigments (Mittal Group) Calcium stearate is a non-toxic stabilizer and lubricant with the molecular formula Ca(C18H35O2)2. It is an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid. Commercially it is sold as a 50% dispersion in water or as a spray dried powder. As a food additive it is known by the E number E572.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
Applications
- Food & Nutrition — Other Food & Nutrition Applications
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
- Glazing & Window Elements
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
- Equipment & Parts
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
- Jacketing & Insulation
Product Families
Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
- Antioxidants & Stabilizers
- Processing Aids
Plastics — Polymer Additives
- Antioxidants & Stabilizers
- Processing Aids
Other characteristics
- Functions
Heat Stabilizer, Lubricant (Internal), Stabilizer
- Labeling Claims
- Non-Toxic
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Electrical & Electronics
- Food & Nutrition
- Industrial
- Features
Calcium stearate is a non-toxic stabilizer and lubricant with the molecular formula Ca(C18H35O2)2. It is an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid. Commercially it is sold as a 50% dispersion in water or as a spray dried powder. As a food additive it is known by the E number E572.
- Appearance
- White Fine Powder
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Plastics
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Pipe Seals
- Pipes
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Heat Stabilizer
- Lubricant (Internal)
- Stabilizer
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | max. 2.0 | % |
| Ash Content | 10.0±0.5 | % |
| Bulk Density | max.0.35 | g/ml |
| Bulk Density | max. 0.35 | g/ml |
| Free Fatty Acid as Stearic Acid | max. 1.0 | % |
| Melting Point | 150 + -5 | °C |
| Calcium Content | 6.5 -6.7 | % |
