Pratham Stearchem-Calcium Stearate

Insoluble salt of calcium, stearic acid and palmatic acid. It acts as a stabilizer for PVC resins and lubricant for plastic molding powders or tablets. It appears as a white colored powder and is non toxic. It is insoluble in water, ether, chloroform, acetone, cold alcohol as well. However, it is slightly soluble when dissolved in hot alcohol, hot vegetable and mineral oil and shows good solubility in hot pyridine. Its use has been extended as a neutralizer, color stabilizer, reducer of fiber breakage and de-agglomerator in PP and HDPE applications.