Aluminium Stearate

Aluminum Stearate

Aluminum Stearate is a white coloured powder. It is the aluminum salt of stearic acid. It is insoluble in water, alcohol and ether. However, it is soluble in glycol, alkali, BTX, chlorinated hydrocarbons. It dissolves well in vegetable oils on heating and if high concentration is used, on cooling gelling is seen.

Aluminum Stearate is used as an emulsifier in cosmetics. It is also used as lubricant in polyamides and in thermo setting of plastics. Its use as a water repellent agent and hydrophobic agent makes it useful to be used as a waterproofing agent in paint industry. Aluminum stearate is used as thickening agent in production of varnishes and lacquers. It also finds use as an anti caking agent in petroleum products.

Due to high reactivity, calcium oxide is handled, stored and packaged ensuring minimal atmospheric contact at our premises.

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