MAGNESIUM STEARATE SW/F/1 VEG - US

MAGNESIUM STEARATE SW/F/1 VEG - US is a low to medium bulk density, fine white powder.

Principal: Baerlocher Production USA LLC

Functions: Dispersant, Hydrophobizing Agent, Lubricant (External), Lubricant (Internal), Release Agent, Stabilizer

Chemical Family: Magnesium Salts, Stearates

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
EC Number
209-150-3
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM15027
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Dibasic Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Distearate, Magnesium Octadecanoate
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Key Features

MAGNESIUM STEARATE SW/F/1 VEG - US is produced from a high quality; vegetable derived fatty acid for polymer and all applications requiring a relatively fine magnesium stearate powder with good handling and feeding characteristics.

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • Due to its physical properties and good thermal stability MAGNESIUM STEARATE SW/F/1 VEG - US is an excellent lubricant and release agent for many thermoplastics applications.
  • The fine particle size provides excellent lubrication and surface quality in a variety of thermoplastic resin molding applications.
  • The hydrophobic nature of magnesium stearate combined with the relatively fine particle size and high surface area allow is to function as a hydrophobing agent, dispersion aid and release agent in admixture with a variety of materials.

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
  • MAGNESIUM STEARATE SW/F/1 VEG - US is store 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)
Powder
Color (SDS)
Off - white
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Combustible solids
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Slight
Other Hazards
Dust can form an explosive mixture in air
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Content7.3-8.5%
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density12.0-18.0lb/ft³
Moisture Contentmax. 4.0%
Sieve Fractionation (Through)min. 99.0%-325 Mesh
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Fatty Acids Contentmax. 3.0%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)min. 1.0g/cm³
Flash Point (SDS)min. 100.0°C
Melting Point (SDS)min. 100.0°CKofler Hot Bar
Melting Point (SDS)min. 100.0°COECD 102
pH (SDS)7.0-9.0-at 20°C