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Synpro® Calcium Stearate NF Veg

Product information

Product Name
Synpro® Calcium Stearate NF Veg
Description

Synpro® Ca Stearate NF VEG is a high purity, very low ash, non-caking powder product which is specifically designed for use in pharmaceutical applications. The fatty acid component is derived from sustainable plant sources.

Synpro® Ca Stearate NF VEG can be used as a hydrophobic lubricant, anti-adherent, and glidant additive for pills and tablet formulations as well as a release agent during processing.

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
  • Pharmaceutical
Applications
  • Medical & Pharmaceutical
  • Personal care & cosmetics
  • Rigid PVC
Value Propositions
  • Low ash
  • Anti-adherent
  • Non-caking
  • Naturally derived
  • EXCiPACT GMP Certified
  • High purity
Market Segments
  • Medicine
Functions
  • Glidant additive
  • Lubricant
  • Release agent

Properties

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

Specifications

Moisture
2.5
%
Fineness (sieve, through 200 mesh)
≥ 99
%
Ash (CaO)
9.3
%
Free fatty acid
0.2
%

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