Calcium Stearate is a soft, white waxy powder. This is also said as Carboxylate of Calcium. It is insoluble in water and does not lather well.
It is non-toxic in nature. It too emits irritating fumes when heated. Extremely low solubility makes calcium stearate a very versatile substance.
Application:
- For preventing stickiness of unvulcanised Rubber
- Water proofing Agent in textile
- Act as an acid scavenger or neutralizer in plastics
- As a dulling agent & viscosity improver in printing ink
- Thickener & a lubricant in pencils and crayons
- Thickener/flatting agent
- Die releasing agent in powder metallurgy
- Lubricant to improve texture
