Calcium stearate is a waxy material with low solubility in water, unlike traditional sodium and potassium soaps. â?¦ In paper production, calcium stearate is used as a lubricant to provide good gloss, preventing dusting and fold cracking in paper and paperboard making. Calcium stearate is a carboxylate salt of calcium, classified as a calcium soap. The salt is a component of some lubricants, surfactants, as well as many foodstuffs. It is a white waxy powder. Calcium Stearate is an odorless, soft, fine fluffy free flowing waxy powder with low solubility in water. It is recognized as physiologically safe and is insoluble in most solvents. Compared to waxes, it has a relatively high softening point and consequently do not become greasy at high temperature. Uses and Application- Calcium Stearate is primarily used as acid scavenger, release agent and lubricant in the plastic industry. It is used for water proofing in Construction. Used as an anti- caking additives in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It is used as release aid and adhesion prevention in rubber industry. It is also used as a thickening agent, anti tack and Gelling Agent. It is also used as a flow agent and surface conditioner in production of certain foods.
