Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Blend
- No
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Function
- Acid Scavenger, Processing Aid, Lubricant (External)
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Product Code
- MITM01837
- Single Ingredient
- Yes
- Synonyms
- Calcium bis(stearate), Calcium distearate, Calcium octadecanoate
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Key Features
Acid Scavenging
Highly overbased to be a very effective acid scavenger.
- Key Features
Calcium Stearate GL34 is a medium-density stearate for polymer applications, particularly for rigid polyvinylchloride extrusions, requiring a lubricant or processing aid of relatively fine particle size with good feeding and handling characteristics.
Applications & Uses
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Principal Information
- Group Principal Number
- S002958
- Principal
Storage & Handling
- Handling Information
The good flow characteristics of the product prevent problems with bridging and caking while facilitating use in many bulk handling or conveying and automated weighing and metering systems.
Other
- Item Number
- USA/DOT UN Number
- Not Applicable
- Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Ash Content 11.0-12.5 % % Assay 11.0-125.0 % % calcium oxide - Shelf Life & Stability
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Shelf Life 0.0 d d - Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Bulk Density 15.0-19.0 lb/ft³ lb/ft³ Moisture Content max. 3.2 % % Sieve Fractionation (Through) max. 5.0 % % -200 Us Mesh - Material Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Free Fatty Acids Content max. 0.5 % %