Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Blend
- No
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Function
- Acid Scavenger, Processing Aid, Release Agent, Lubricant
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Product Code
- MITM01840
- Single Ingredient
- Yes
- Synonyms
- Calcium bis(stearate), Calcium distearate, Calcium octadecanoate
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Key Features
Calcium Stearate LA Granular is produced from a high quality, tallow derived fatty acid for polymer applications requiring a free flowing and low dusting processing aid with excellent handling and feeding characteristics.
- Product Performance
- The basic nature of HyDense Calcium Stearate makes it an effective acid scavenger for polyolefin film extrusion and molding applications.
- Low ash content and good dispersibility make the product especially suited for polyolefin film and fiber extrusion processes where very fine extruder screen packs are used.
- High apparent density and relatively large average particle size helps minimize dust exposure and housekeeping problems in the workplace.
- The free-flowing nature prevents problems with bridging and caking while facilitating use in virtually any type of bulk handling or conveying and automated weighing and metering systems.
Applications & Uses
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Markets
- Applications
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
- Odor (SDS)
- Slight fatty odor
- Other Hazards
- Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use
- Temperature Control
- No
- USA/DOT UN Number
- Not Applicable
- Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Ash Content 9.2-10.0 % % Assay 9.0-9.8 % % Calcium Oxide - Material Composition
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Free Fatty Acids Content max. 1.0 % % - Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Bulk Density 33.0 lb/ft³ lb/ft³ Moisture Content max. 3.5 % % Sieve Fractionation (Through) 95.0 % % 200 Mesh Sieve Fractionation (Through) max. 10.0 % % 200 mesh - SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Autoignition Temperature (SDS) 460.0 °C °C DIN VDE 0165 Density (SDS) 1.03 g/cm³ g/cm³ OECD 107 Flash Point (SDS) min. 250.0 °C °C ASTM D3828 Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS) 0.8 - OECD 107 Lower Explosion Limit (SDS) 40.0 g/cm³ g/cm³ Melting Point (SDS) 140.0-160.0 °C °C Kofler Hot Bar Melting Point (SDS) 140.0-160.0 °C °C OECD 102 Molecular Weight (SDS) approx. 608.1 g/mol g/mol Volume Resistivity (SDS) min. 10000000000000.0 Ω-m Ω-m pH (SDS) 7.0-9.0 - at 20°C - Shelf Life & Stability
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Shelf Life 0.0 d d