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Synpro® Calcium Stearate 114-40SP

Product information

Product Name
Synpro® Calcium Stearate 114-40SP
Description

Synopro® CALCIUM STEARATE 114-40SP is a mid-level ash, free flowing, non-caking powder product specifically designed for rigid PVC, Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP), Bulk Molding Compounds (BMC), Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC), and Phenolic applications. It is a multifunctional (external / internal) lubricant and fusion promoter for rigid PVC. It provides mold release and optimum viscosity control in Bulk / Sheet Molding Compounds. Additionally used in Polyolefins due to its low ash content which increases polymer miscibility while minimizing gel formation and plate-out / build-up on the extruder screen-packs during processing.

Synpro® CALCIUM STEARATE 114-40SP is suitable for use in food packaging applications in accordance with many FDA Code of Regulations; an updated complete list is available upon request.

Available in these regions
  • Central America
  • Europe
  • India
  • Middle East/Africa
  • North America
  • South America

Identifiers

Chemical Name
Calcium stearate
CAS #
1592-23-0

Classifications

Product Group
Lubricants
Product Category
Metallic Stearates & Stearate Dispersions

Tags

Industries
  • Food
  • Plastic Processing
Applications
  • Medical & Pharmaceutical
  • Personal care & cosmetics
  • Rigid PVC
Value Propositions
  • Non-caking
  • Increase polymer miscibility
  • Low gelling properties
  • FDA approved
Market Segments
  • Extrusion
  • Plasticizers
Functions
  • Fusion promoter
  • Lubricant
  • Mold release agent
  • Viscosity modifier

Properties

Flammability class
Combustible IIIB estimated
Molecular formula
C18H36O2.1/2Ca
Molecular Weight
607
g/mol
Physical State
Solid
Form
Powder
Color
White
Odor
Slight
Melting point/freezing point
147 - 180
°C
Melting point/freezing point
179
°C
Oxidizing Properties
Not oxidizing
Specific Gravity
1.12
Density
1.12 estimated
g/cm3
Explosive properties
Not explosive
Flash Point
> 250
°C
Vapor pressure at 25 °C
< 0.0000001
kPa
Vapor Pressure
0.00001 estimated
hPa

Specifications

Appearance
White free-flowing fine powder
Ash (CaO)
10.1
%
Free fatty acid
0.2
%
Apparent density
0.4
g/cc
Fineness (sieve, through 200 mesh)
≥ 98
%
Moisture
2.6
%
Melting Point
155
°C

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