Synonym(s)
: Calcium octadecanoate, octadecanoic acid; calcium salt, calcium distearate
Mol. Formula
: C36H70O4Ca
EC / List no.
: 216-472-8
CAS no.
: 1592-23-0
Molecular weight
: 607
Calcium stearate is obtained from the reaction of stearic acid and lime. It is highly resistant to water and has water-repellent properties. It acts as a lubricant, mold release agent, stabilizer and thickener in various processes.
Application
» Other releases of this substance into the environment are likely to occur from: indoor use as a processing aid, outdoor use as a processing aid.
» It is used in cooling fluids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters, hydraulic fluids in automotive suspension, lubricants in engine oil and brake fluids.
» It is used as an anti-caking agent in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food and chemical formulations.
» They are used as a water repellent agent in joint, plaster and waterproofing products in the production of construction chemicals.
Product Specifications
Physical and Chemical Properties
» Calcium stearate is a white, fine powder.
Properties
Characteristics |
Unit |
Value |
Condition |
Melting point |
°C |
145.5 |
|
Density |
g/ cm³ |
1.12 |
|
Solubility |
mg/L |
53.183 |
25 °C, soluble with water |
Vapor pressure |
Pa |
0 |
25 °C |
LogP |
|
3.82- 14.34 |
25 °C |
Flash point |
°C |
175.6 |
|
Autoignition temperature |
°C |
460 |
|