Blachford Calcium Stearate 325V
Blachford Calcium Stearate 325V is a metallic stearate powder formed from a fusion reaction (calcium hydroxide + fatty acid), suitable for use in animal feed applications and are SFSF and FSMA compliant (pending 2021). The 325V grade is manufactured using vegetable derived stearic acid.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
Product families
Applications
- Feed Production & Processing
Product Families
- Conditioning & Flow Enhancers
- Other Production & Processing Aids
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Blachford
- Features
- Moisture Barrier, Waterproofing
- Functions
- Anti-Caking Agent, Coating Agent, Flow Promoter
- Ingredient Name
- Calcium Stearate
- Labeling Claims
- BSE-free, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO
- BSE-free
- Naturally Derived
- Non-GMO
- Certifications & Compliance
FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), GMP, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), NSF Approved, Prop 65 Compliant, Safe Feed Safe Food (SFSF) Certified
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Appearance
- Fine White Powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 36 Months
- Technology
- Animal Feed & Nutrition
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Bulk
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Plant Origin
- Vegetable Origin
- Storage Condition
Shelf life is 36 months when stored indoors in a dry environment at ambient temperatures.; Products > 36 months old may be useable
- Chemical Inventories
- DSL (Canada)
- EINECS (EU)
- TSCA (USA)
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Packaging Information
Standard packaging is 50 lb bags and 1800 lb pallets. Bulk bags and other packaging available depending on order quantities and inventory status.
- Regulatory Information
FSMA - Meets Food Safety Modernization Act requirements for use in US Animal Feed market (pending 2021).; SFSF - Safe Feed Safe Food Certification, pending 2021.; Chemical Inventories - Listed on DSL (Canada), TSCA (USA), EINECS (EU) and other commonly referenced inventories; contact Blachford for specific confirmations.; Conflict Minerals - Does not intentionally contain gold, tantalum, tin, tungsten or their derivatives; Proposition 65 - Contains no substances known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity; 40 CFR 261: RCRA - Does not meet the definition of a 'hazardous waste'; RoHS/CONEG Heavy Metals - No intentionally introduced Pb, Cd, Hg, Cr, PBBs, PBDEs or Phthalates; FDA - Listed under various FDA CFR 21 sections. The final responsibility for FDA compliance is by the user.; NSF - Listed under NSF/ANSI 14 and NSF/ANSI 61 (L-155 only)
- Benefits and Features
Suitable for use in Animal Feed and Agriculture applications; SFSF (Safe Feed Safe Food) Certified, meeting Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements, incorporating HACCP and GMP practices (pending 2021).; Available in Vegetable; Does not contain any GMO (genetically modified organisms), pose no risk for BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) and are free of chick-edema factor.; Truckload, pallet and less than pallet service throughout North America.; Aqueous Dispersions are available.
- Recommended Applications
Blachford Calcium Stearates are used as anti-caking and waterproofing agents in animal feed and agriculture applications where improved flow characteristics and moisture protection are required.; Blachford Calcium Stearate repels moisture both directly and by coating the feed particles, resulting in an anti- caking, free flowing powder.; These properties are beneficial in many applications including Premix, Salt Licks and Pellets.; These grades are available in aqueous (dispersion) formats where liquid application is required.
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | 2.8 | wt % |
| Free Fatty Acid Content | 0.4 | wt % |
| Total Ash Content | 10.6 | wt % |
| Melting Point | 155.0 | °C |
| Particle Size (max. 20 mesh) | 100.0 | % |
| Particle Size (max. 325 mesh) | 95.0 | % |
| Stearic Acid Source | Tallow | — |
