Calcium Stearate
Calcium Stearate is a metallic salt produced by the saponification reaction of Calcium Base and Stearic Acid.
Description
It has multiple applications in different production processes varying from lubricants right down to food products.
The use of calcium stearate is seen as a neutralizer, color stabilizer, lubricating agent in paper and paperboard coating compositions, iron wire drawing and leather cloth manufacturing as well.
Additional information
| Appearance | White fine powder |
|---|---|
| Odor | Fatty odor |
| Density | 1.08g/cm³, solid |
| Melting point | 140±5 °C |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 400°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in hot ethanol, benzol, etc. |
