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Linear Formula [CH3(CH2)16COO]2Ca
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Molecular Weight 607.02
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Beilstein Registry
Number 3919698
Calcium stearate is carboxylate of calcium, classified as
a calcium soap. It is a
component of some lubricants, surfactants, as well as
many foodstuffs. It is a white waxy powder.
Detailed description
Applications[edit]
Calcium stearate is a waxy material with low
solubility in water, unlike traditional sodium and potassium soaps. It is also
easy and cheap to produce, and exhibits low toxicity. These attributes are the
basis of many of its applications. Related applications exist for the magnesium
stearate.[1]
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Calcium stearate is used
as a flow agent and surface conditioner in some candies such as Smarties, jawbreakers and Sprees.
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It a waterproofing agent
for fabrics.
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A lubricant in pencils
and crayons.
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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.[3]
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In paper production,
calcium stearate is used as a lubricant to provide good gloss, preventing
dusting and fold cracking in paper and paperboard making.[4]
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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.
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Applications in the
personal care and pharmaceutical industry include tablet mold release, anti-tack agent, and gelling
agent.
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Anticaking agent.
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