Product Name: Calcium Stearate
Synonyms: Octadecanoic acid calcium salt

Molecular Formula: C36H70CaO4

Molecular Weight: 607.03

CAS No.: 1592-23-0

EINECS: 216-472-8

Description

Calcium stearate is an odorless, white powder used in many manufacturing processes and preparations. Also known as calcium salt and octadecanoic acid, it is a carboxylate created by heating stearic acid and calcium oxide.

Calcium stearate is a food additive permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption. Calcium stearate is a carboxylate of calcium, classified as a calcium soap. It is a component of some lubricants, surfactants, as well as many foodstuffs.

Application

1)      Anticaking agent, binder, emulsifier.

2)      Yeast sugar basic agent, mold discharging agent.

3)      Lubricant, stabilizer, thickener, accelerant.