CAS: 1592-23-0
This calcium salt of stearic acid occurs as a fine white powder widely used in the HI&I industry for various multifunctional applications, such as being a lubricant, an emulsifier, and an anti-caking agent in cleaning products. To manufacture detergents, surface cleaners, and institutional cleaning products, it acts as a stabilizer to improve the texture of formulations.
Calcium Stearate is especially revered by the HI&I for its functions as an aid in processing and a means for improving flow. It enables the powder formulation to flow properly during the mixing and storage; on the technical side, it facilitates a large-scale spread of the product. Further, it enhances performance by ensuring good dispersibility in lieu of a faster rate of action on the unsatisfactory surface formulations.
Description and Properties
● CAS: 1592-23-0
● Molecular Formula: C36H70CaO4
● Appearance: Fine white powder
● Solubility: Insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol
● Melting Point: 150°C
● Emulsifying Agent: Improves the stability of cleaning formulations
● Lubricating Action: Reduces friction in the production and application of cleaning products
● Anti-Caking Agent: Prevents the formation of lumps in powder products, ensuring smooth texture
Calcium stearate thus emerges as inherently stable, nontoxic, and very easy to use, serving as a perfect ingredient in formulations specially designed for institutional cleaning environments. In parallel, it is versatile, allowing efficient product manufacturing, due to its ability to improve the surface contact and spreadability of cleaning agents.
Calcium Stearate finds its specific application on the surface of other industries.
It is most renowned in the HI&I probably as stabilizer, lubricant, and anti-caking components.
● Plastic and rubber: release agent and lubricant in processing plastic and rubber, which enhances mold release and anti-adhesion.
● Oil and gas: flow agent and anti-caking additive in drilling fluids, lubricating various oil-demanding applications.
● Construction: it improves the water resistance as well as durability of construction materials like paints and cement.
● Personal care: it thickens and acts as an anti-caking agent in bladder powder and creams.
● CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants & elastomers): enhances the stability and spreadability while in coatings and adhesives.
● Lubricants and greases: serve as thickeners in grease formulations, improving lubrication and wear protection of moving parts.
● Food & Nutrition: acts as an anti-caking and release agent in food processing for free-flowing powders and granules.
● Pharmaceuticals: stabilizer and lubricant in tablet manufacturing to ensure the smooth pressing and release in the manufacturing process.
● Agriculture: flow agent and lubricant for fertilizers and animal feeds, improving handling and storage of product.