Calcium Stearate

Calcium stearate is carboxylate of calcium that is found in some lubricants and surfactants. Calcium Stearate is a white waxy powder and is also the main component of soap scum.

Product Details

Formula:

C36H70CaO4

CAS Number:

1592-23-0

Also Known As:

Calcium octadecanoate; E470

Structure:

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applications:

Calcium Stearate is commonly used in products such as foods, fabrics, concrete, paper, plastics, and many more.

Silver Fern, a calcium stearate supplier carries a variety of grades of calcium stearate for various applications including the following:

  1. - Food Additives. Anticaking. USP grade
  2. - Plastic Compounding and Masterbatch
  3. - Polyolefin manufacture
  4. - PVC pipe
  5. - Coatings
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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White powder

Density, g/cm3

1.03

Flash Point, °C

>177

Grades

USP and Tech

Melting point, °C

148 - 160

Molecular weight, g/mol

607

Odor

Mild, fatty

Purity, %

>99

We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their Calcium Stearate supply requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.