Enhanced TDS
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
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
- Molecular Formula (SDS)
- Derived from natural products
- Odor (SDS)
- Slight characteristic odor
- Protect from Freezing
- Yes
- Temperature Control
- No
- USA/DOT UN Number
- Not Applicable
- Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Ash Content 27.5-30.5 % % - Material Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Barium Content 19.1-21.2 % % Free Fatty Acids Content max. 1.0 % % - Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Moisture Content max. 1.0 % % Sieve Fractionation (Retained) max. 1.0 % % +200 Mesh - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Bulk Density (SDS) 250.0-350.0 g/L g/L Flash Point (SDS) min. 100.0 °C °C Melting Point (SDS) min. 160.0 °C °C Kofler Hot Bar Melting Point (SDS) min. 160.0 °C °C OECD 102 Molecular Weight (SDS) 688.0 g/mol g/mol - Shelf Life & Stability
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Shelf Life 0.0 -