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Aluminium stearate is the aluminium salt of the fatty acid, stearic acid
Properties of Aluminium Stearate:
CAS No - 637-12-7
Formula - C54H105AlO6
Appearance - White powder / White powder
Ash (% M / m) - 10.5 - 12.5
Melting Point (° C) - 160 - 170
Free Acid / Free Fatty Acid (%) - <5.8
Moisture (% m) - <1
Granulometry (% Retained in 100 mesh) - <= 10
MW: 877.4 g/mol
Aluminium stearate is soluble in alkalies, glycols, mineral and vegetable oils, chlorinated hydrocarbons, petroleum, benzene, turpentine oil, toluene and xylene. It is insoluble in water, ethanol and alcohols
APPLICATIONS:
Aluminium Stearate is used as a lubricant, water repellent, Anti-caking agent, mould release agent and hydrocarbon gelling agent. Other uses include paints and coatings.
