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What is Calcium Stearate?
Calcium stearate has a molecular structure of C36H70CaO4. It’s a white powder that is not soluble in water. This compound can be used to waterproof, lubricate, or add plastic.
Calcium stearate (also known as calcium oxide or stearic salt) is a common calcium salt found in food, cosmetics and plastics. The use of calcium stearate is not without its pros and cons.
Synthesis and use of calcium stearate
1. Synthesis of Calcium Stearate. The sodium stearate and calcium chloride solutions are mixed together at 65degC. The precipitation process separates the calcium stearate. The finished product is obtained after it has been filtered, washed in water and dried around 90degC.
2. In 300mL hot water at 55degC, dissolve 5.60g of calcium oxide (0.1mol). Pour 51.3g of stearic acetic acid, which is chemically pure, in 350mL water heated to 70degC. Add 0.7g of diethanolamine and stir it until it emulsifies. The prepared stearic-acid emulsion is added to the suspension of calcium oxide within 2h and thoroughly stirred. After that, the white, insoluble material, which is calcium stearate was filtered and dried.
3. Direct method: Add a certain quantity of stearic acids and CaO in a pot equipped with a stirring device and thermometer. Heat it until it melts. Slowly add the catalyst, H2O2, while constantly stirring. Apply a vacuum for controlling the reaction temperature to 140-150degC. The reaction lasts 1.52.0h. After the reaction has been completed, the material must be discharged, cooled down, and then crushed to produce the product.
4. Metathesis method – Dissolve the stearic solution in 20 times as much hot water. Add caustic soda saturated solution. Perform saponification at approximately 75degC. This will generate a dilute sodium stearate. The sodium stearate is then mixed with the calcium chloride solution containing 1074kg/m3. Metathesis is carried out around 65 degrees Celsius, and finally the product calcium-stearate is precipitated. The product is dried, washed, and filtered at around 90degC.
Calcium stearate applications
Calcium stearate has many uses, including as a heat stabilizer for polyvinylchloride, as a lubricant to release molds, and for plastic processing. When mixing lead soap with basic salt, it can accelerate the gelation process.
The non-toxic film and appliance, such as medical equipment and food packaging, also uses calcium stearate. Calcium stearate may also be used in polyethylene or polypropylene as a halogen-absorbing agent to reduce the harmful effects of residual catalyst on color stability and durability.
In rubber processing, calcium is used to soften rubber. It can be used on both natural rubber and synthetic, but it does not affect vulcanization. It is used in the production of plastic records as well as a lubricant, thickener, and waterproofing agent. As a halogen absorbent for polyethylene and polypropylene. Also used as a release agent and lubricant in thermosetting plastics like phenolic, amino and thickening agents for grease. Anticaking agents are made from food-grade Calcium Stearate.
Calcium stearate can also be used to make pencil lead and in medicine.
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Calcium stearate (also known as calcium oxide or stearic salt) is a common calcium salt found in food, cosmetics and plastics. The use of calcium stearate is not without its pros and cons.
Synthesis and use of calcium stearate
1. Synthesis of Calcium Stearate. The sodium stearate and calcium chloride solutions are mixed together at 65degC. The precipitation process separates the calcium stearate. The finished product is obtained after it has been filtered, washed in water and dried around 90degC.
2. In 300mL hot water at 55degC, dissolve 5.60g of calcium oxide (0.1mol). Pour 51.3g of stearic acetic acid, which is chemically pure, in 350mL water heated to 70degC. Add 0.7g of diethanolamine and stir it until it emulsifies. The prepared stearic-acid emulsion is added to the suspension of calcium oxide within 2h and thoroughly stirred. After that, the white, insoluble material, which is calcium stearate was filtered and dried.
3. Direct method: Add a certain quantity of stearic acids and CaO in a pot equipped with a stirring device and thermometer. Heat it until it melts. Slowly add the catalyst, H2O2, while constantly stirring. Apply a vacuum for controlling the reaction temperature to 140-150degC. The reaction lasts 1.52.0h. After the reaction has been completed, the material must be discharged, cooled down, and then crushed to produce the product.
4. Metathesis method – Dissolve the stearic solution in 20 times as much hot water. Add caustic soda saturated solution. Perform saponification at approximately 75degC. This will generate a dilute sodium stearate. The sodium stearate is then mixed with the calcium chloride solution containing 1074kg/m3. Metathesis is carried out around 65 degrees Celsius, and finally the product calcium-stearate is precipitated. The product is dried, washed, and filtered at around 90degC.
Calcium stearate applications
Calcium stearate has many uses, including as a heat stabilizer for polyvinylchloride, as a lubricant to release molds, and for plastic processing. When mixing lead soap with basic salt, it can accelerate the gelation process.
The non-toxic film and appliance, such as medical equipment and food packaging, also uses calcium stearate. Calcium stearate may also be used in polyethylene or polypropylene as a halogen-absorbing agent to reduce the harmful effects of residual catalyst on color stability and durability.
In rubber processing, calcium is used to soften rubber. It can be used on both natural rubber and synthetic, but it does not affect vulcanization. It is used in the production of plastic records as well as a lubricant, thickener, and waterproofing agent. As a halogen absorbent for polyethylene and polypropylene. Also used as a release agent and lubricant in thermosetting plastics like phenolic, amino and thickening agents for grease. Anticaking agents are made from food-grade Calcium Stearate.
Calcium stearate can also be used to make pencil lead and in medicine.
(aka. Technology Co. Ltd., a reputable global chemical supplier & manufacturer has over 12 years experience in providing ultra-high-quality chemicals and nanomaterials. Boron Powder produced by our company is of high purity and has a low impurity level. Contact us if you need to.