Aluminum Stearate 1032

Aluminum Stearate 1032 is a medium bulk density, white powder.

Principal: Baerlocher Production USA LLC

Functions: Gelling Agent, Hydrophobic Agent, Lubricant (External), Mold Release Agent, Release Agent, Rheology Modifier, Stabilizer, Thickener, Thixotrope

Chemical Name: Aluminum distearate

Chemical Family: Aluminum Compounds, Stearates

End Uses: Cementitious Mixture, Crayons, Defoamers, Greases, Lacquers, Varnishes, Waxes

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyamides

Physical Form: Powder

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Performance
  • Aluminum Stearate Code 1032 functions as a rheology modifier and gelling agent in a variety of oils and waxes used in a range of applications, including greases, wire drawing lubricants, defoamers, crayons, and candle waxes.
  • Provides good lubrication and mold release properties in polyamide and other thermoplastic applications and mold release for thermosets.
  • Functions as thixotropic and thickening agent in the production of certain varnishes and lacquers.
Key Features

Aluminum Stearate Code 1032 is produced from a high-quality, animal-derived fatty acid for applications requiring a relatively fine, medium-density gellant, thickening agent, lubricant, or processing aid with good handling and blending characteristics.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002958
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Aluminum Stearate Code 1032 should be stored in dry areas at normal ambient temperatures.
  • Open containers of unused product should be firmly closed for storage.

Other

Appearance
White powder
Appearance (SDS)
White powder
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Slight fatty odor
Protect from Freezing
Yes
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content9.0-11.5 %%
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Fatty Acids Content4.0-9.0 %%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0 %%
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)max. 10.0 %%100 mesh
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density (SDS)290.0-340.0 g/Lg/L
Density (SDS)min. 1.0 g/cm³g/cm³OECD 109
Flash Point (SDS)min. 100.0 °C°C
Melting Point (SDS)150.0-160.0 °C°CKofler Hot Bar
Melting Point (SDS)150.0-160.0 °C°COECD 102
Molecular Weight (SDS)594.0 g/molg/mol
pH (SDS)7.0-9.0-at 20°C
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd