CALCIUM STEARATE LA-VEG POWDER HYDENSE® (5900)

CALCIUM STEARATE LA-VEG POWDER HYDENSE is a low bulk density, fine white powder.

Principal: Baerlocher Production USA LLC

Functions: Acid Scavenger, Lubricant, Processing Aid, Processing Aid, Release Agent

Chemical Name: Calcium Stearate

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyolefins

Chemical Family: Calcium & Calcium Compounds, Stearates

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant, ISO 9001

Applicable Processes: Cleaners Production, Detergent Manufacturing, Glue Production, Paper Manufacturing, Paperboard Manufacturing, Plastics Manufacturing, Polishing Agent Manufacturing, Polyolefin Manufacturing, Rubber Manufacturing, Soap Manufacturing

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Function
Acid Scavenger, Processing Aid, Release Agent, Lubricant
Industrial Additives Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM01855
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Calcium bis(stearate), Calcium distearate, Calcium octadecanoate
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Key Features

Calcium Stearate LA-VEG Powder is produced from a high quality; vegetable derived fatty acid for polymer applications requiring a finely divided powder with good 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 makes the product especially suited for polyolefin film and fiber extrusion processes where relatively fine extruder screen packs are used.
  • The fine particle size distribution provides excellent dispersion properties in blending, compounding and extrusion equipment.

Applications & Uses

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
Fine white powder
Appearance (SDS)
White powder
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Slight fatty odor
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content9.3-10.2%
Assay9.2-10.0%calcium oxide
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density13.0lb/ft³
Moisture Contentmax. 3.5%
Sieve Fractionation (Through)min. 99.0%-325 US mesh
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Fatty Acids Contentmax. 1.0%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)460.0°CDIN VDE 0165
Density (SDS)1.03g/cm³OECD 107
Flash Point (SDS)min. 250.0°CASTM D3828
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)0.8-OECD 107
Melting Point (SDS)140.0-160.0°CKofler Hot Bar
Melting Point (SDS)140.0-160.0°COECD 102
Molecular Weight (SDS)approx. 608.1g/mol
Volume Resistivity (SDS)min. 10000000000000.0Ω-m
pH (SDS)7.0-9.0-at 20°C