Description
Calcium stearate is carboxylate of calcium that is found in some lubricants and surfactants. It is a white waxy powder. Calcium stearate is used as a flow agent in powders including some foods (such as Smarties), a surface conditioner in hard candies such as Sprees, a waterproofing agent for fabrics, a lubricant in pencils and crayons. The concrete industry uses calcium stearate for efflorescence control of cementitious products used in the production of concrete masonry units i.e. paver and block, as well as waterproofing. In paper production, calcium stearate is used as a lubricant to provide good gloss, preventing dusting and fold cracking in paper and paperboard making. In plastics, it can act as an acid scavenger or neutralizer at concentrations up to 1000ppm, a lubricant and a release agent. It may be used in plastic colorant concentrates to improve pigment wetting. In rigid PVC, it can accelerate fusion, improve flow, and reduce die swell. Applications in the personal care and pharmaceutical industry include tablet mold release, anti-tack agent, and gelling agent. Calcium stearate is a component in some types of defoamers.
Specification
| Item | Specification |
| Calcium content | 6.0-7.1 |
| Free Fatty Acid | 0.5% Max |
| Heating Loss | 3% Max |
| Melting Point | 140Min |
| Fineness (Thr.Mesh 200) | 99% Min |
Certification
FAQ
1, What kinds of certificates can you offer?
Foodchem is an ISO2008 9001 certified company, as for Calcium Stearate, we can offer HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates, ect.
2, Is Foodchem a manufacturer or just a trading company?
Foodchem is both manufacturer and trading company, we are Calcium Stearate distributor, at the same time, we are manufacturer of other products.
3, What is the Min Order Quantity of Calcium Stearate?
Different products have different MOQ, for Calcium Stearate, the MOQ is 500kg.
4, What is the price of Calcium Stearate?
Foodchem is a famous supplier and manufacturer of Calcium Stearate in China, and has been corporate with many Calcium Stearate suppliers for several years, we can provide you with cost-effective Calcium Stearate.
5, How long shall we wait for your reply?
We can guarantee to reply your inquiries of Calcium Stearate in less than 24 hours in working days.
6, What kinds of transportation types can you provide?
Our main transportation methods include air transportation, land transportation and water transportation.
7, What kinds of payment terms can you accept?
The most commonly used payment terms are T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, etc.
8, How long will I receive my good?
Foodchem has its own EDC warehouse in Shanghai, when your purchase order has been confirmed, inventory products will deliver within 1 week, other products delivery in 2 weeks.
