FACI CALSTEARATE-SP is a single-ingredient additive used in PVC manufacturing, specifically for rigid PVC applications. It is available in bags for convenient packaging and handling.

End Uses: Rigid PVC

Synonyms: Calcium bis(stearate), Calcium distearate, Calcium octadecanoate

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    Identification & Functionality

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    Application Information
    • PVC Processing: The main application is in rigid PVC compounds. Calcium stearate is used in combination with zinc stearate in non-toxic stabilizers (most used are grades S, SW, BS and SP)
    • Polyethylene and Polypropylene Manufacture and Processing: Employed mainly as as acid acceptor and lubricant (most used are grades S, DW, DLC, WLC and PLC)
    • Polyamides and Polycarbonates: Used as lubricant to improve fluidity
    • Polyesters: Used as internal lubricant
    • Latex and Rubber Process: Used as anti-bloacking agent
    • Building Materials: Applied as hydrophobic agent in mortars and plasters (most used are grades S and SW)
    • Food and Feed: Used as anti caking agent

    Packaging & Availability

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    • 20kg bags on CP3 pallets (1,000 kg per pallet ) - SP and PLC are packed in 25 kg bags on CP3 pallets.
    • 400 and 800kg big bags on CP3 pallets.