Name	ALUMINIUM STEARATE
Synonyms	Aluminium Tristearate, Octadecanoic Acid Aluminium Salt, Hydroxy ALUMINIUM STEARATE, Stearic Acid Aluminium Salt, Tribasic ALUMINIUM STEARATE, Aluminium (III) Stearate
Molecular Formula	Al [C 17H 35COO] 3 OR C 18 H 36O 2 1/ 3 Al
Mol.Wt.	877.39
EINECS No.	211-279-5 (Tristearate), 206-101-8 (Distearate)
ITC Code	291590.09
Merck Index No.	379 (12 th Edition)
Beilstein Reference	4-02-00-01206
Structural Formula

ALUMINIUM STEARATE is a soft, fine fluffy free flowing bulky powder having characteristic odor. It has mild antiseptic and astringent properties.

It imparts smoothness to creams. It is a normal Aluminium soap of Stearic Acid and finds users in many industries. It is water repellent by nature and insoluble in water.

Specifications (101)

Characteristics	Properties
Appearance	White Fine Powder
Solubility	Insoluble in Water, Soluble in Hot Alcohol
Moisture Content	Less than 2%.
Total Ash Content	Between 12-18.50%.
Free Stearic Acid	Max. 4.5 %
Al 2O 3 Content	5-6 %
Fineness through 240 mesh	99% passes.

Specifications (102)

Characteristics	Properties
Appearance	White Fine Powder
Solubility	Insoluble in Water, Soluble in Hot Alcohol
Moisture Content	Less than 2%
Free Stearic Acid	Max. 4.5 %
Al2O3 Content	Less then 6 %
Fineness through 240 mesh	99% passes.

	GREASES, LUBRICATING OILS : ALUMINIUM STEARATE gives excellent properties of transparency, stringiness and water repellency. It acts as a high temperature resistant when added in lubricants. ALUMINIUM STEARATE is used by ONGC for defoaming properties.
	DRY LUBRICATION : Useful as a lubricant in metals processing, such as wire drawing, producing brighter products.
	PAINTS, VARNISHES AND LACQUERS : Adequate for improving pigments suspension, control of viscosity and gloss, water resistance and improving brushing and penetration. It finds very wide application in paint industries for preparation of enamels and lacquers where it acts as thickening agent or suspending agent. It reduces sagging and setting of pigment and works as varnish drier. It is used as an important ingredient for water proofing in tarpaulin & textile industries.
	PRINTING INKS : The high gelling properties of ALUMINIUM STEARATE are useful for thickening and suspension improving
	PLASTICS : It is used in as a lubricant in the production of Polyamides and Thermosetting plastics.
	RUBBER : Used as dusting powders to prevent sticking of unvulcanised rubber sheet.
	CONSTRUCTIONS : Recommended jointly with CALCIUM STEARATE for improving the water resistance of concrete and cements.

Laminated HDPE Bags with separate liner inside.

NOTE : The tests and results shown were conducted in our laboratories. They do not constitute a guarantee and it is suggested that you carry out your own evaluations prior to the adoption of these products.

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