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Calcium stearate
Description
Used as a stabilizer and a lubricant in rigid PVC processing, PVC compounding and moulding, in leather cloth manufacturing. It is used as a lubricant, in iron wire drawing and used as an anti caking agent in detergent Cakes and cosmetics.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 179°C to 180°C |
| Quantity | 1 kg |
| Merck Index | 14,1703 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in hot pyridine,slightly soluble in oil,but insoluble in alcohol and ether. |
| Formula Weight | 607.04 |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Chemical Name or Material | Calcium stearate |
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