CALCIUM STEARATE VSA-325

CALCIUM STEARATE VSA-325 is a low bulk density, very fine, white powder.

Principal: Baerlocher Production USA LLC

Functions: Acid Scavenger, Anti-Tack Agent, Lubricant, Mold Release Agent, Release Agent, Release Agent

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyolefins

Chemical Family: Calcium & Calcium Compounds, Stearates

Chemical Name: Calcium Stearate

Processing Methods: Compounding, Extrusion

End Uses: Detergents, Film, Gypsum, Paper, Paperboard, Polish, Polish Ingredients, Polyolefin Films, Soaps

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Materials Features
Product Performance
  • High surface area and fine particle size is designed to have minimal impact on viscosity in thermoset compounding and provide excellent mold release and surface quality in reinforced thermoset and other molding applications and excellent anti-tack and mold release properties in rubber applications.
  • The consistent particle size and morphology of Calcium Stearate VSA-325 allows for dispersion in aqueous and other media with minimal impact on viscosity compared to conventional grades of calcium stearate.
  • The hydrophobic nature of calcium stearate combined with the very fine particle size and high surface area imparts excellent water repellency to concrete, mortar and other masonry and construction materials.
Key Features

Calcium Stearate VSA-325 is produced from a high quality fatty acid for polymer and all applications requiring a very finely divided calcium stearate powder with consistent physical properties.

Applications & Uses

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
Fine white powder
Appearance (SDS)
White powder
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Molecular Formula (SDS)
Mixture derived from natural products
Odor (SDS)
Slight fatty odor
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay9.2-10.2 %%calcium oxide
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density15.0 lb/ft³lb/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 °C°CDIN VDE 0165
Density (SDS)1.03 g/cm³g/cm³OECD 109
Flash Point (SDS)min. 250.0 °C°CASTM D3828
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)0.8-OECD 107
Lower Explosion Limit (SDS)40.0 g/cm³g/cm³
Melting Point (SDS)140.0-160.0 °C°CKofler Hot Bar
Melting Point (SDS)140.0-160.0 °C°COECD 102
Molecular Weight (SDS)approx. 608.1 g/molg/mol
Volume Resistivity (SDS)min. 10000000000000.0 Ω-mΩ-m
pH (SDS)7.0-9.0-at 20°C