BARIUM STEARATE AV

BARIUM STEARATE AV has high bulk density, free flowing granules.

Principal: Baerlocher Production USA LLC

Functions: Co-Stabilizer, Lubricant (External), Release Agent, Stabilizer

Chemical Family: Barium Salts, Stearates

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Release Agent, Lubricant (External), Co-Stabilizer, Stabilizer
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM01893
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Key Features

Barium Stearate AV is produced from a high quality, tallow derived fatty acid for multiple applications. Due to its uniform particle size Barium Stearate AV shows good handling and feeding characteristics.

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Barium Stearate AV is primarily used in PVC stabilization and is typically used as a co-stabilizer in conjunction with other metal soaps.
  • Barium Stearate AV contributes to good early color in PVC stabilizer applications.
  • Barium Stearate AV is used as a lubricant and release agent for PVC as well as other polymers.
  • The course particle size provides low dusting when feeding and blending compared to powdered forms.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002958
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Storage in dry areas at normal ambient temperatures is recommended. Open containers of unused product should be firmly closed for storage.

Other

Appearance (SDS)
White to off-white granules
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Slight characteristic odor
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content27.5-30.5%
Ash Content27.5-30.5%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0%
Moisture Contentmax. 1.0%
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)max. 1.0%+200 Mesh
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)max. 1.0%+200 Mesh
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Barium Content19.1-21.2%
Free Fatty Acids Contentmax. 1.0%
Free Fatty Acids Contentmax. 1.0%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density (SDS)250.0-350.0g/L
Density (SDS)1.22g/m³
Flash Point (SDS)min. 100.0°C
Melting Point (SDS)min. 160.0°CKofler Hot Bar
Melting Point (SDS)min. 160.0°COECD 102
Molecular Weight (SDS)688.0g/mol