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METALLIC STEARATES
Metal
Soaps are compounds of long-chain
fatty acids with metals of different
valencies. The most important Metal
Soaps, in terms of quantity, are
based on Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium
and Aluminum.
Their melt point plays a deciding
factor in the decision of which kind
of product to use and where.
Stearates, in general, are thought
of as a salt. This salt, or soap of
a Stearic acid is formed by
replacing the carboxylic hydrogen by
a metal to yield a salt. The full
set of characteristics found in the
range of Metallic Stearates offered
is a very versatile family of
products, suitable to be employed in
a wide variety of industrial uses.
Metallic Stearates can be supplied
in various forms such as their dry
neat powder state, pastilles,
granules, dispersed in water and
alcohol, and formulated with
surfactants that provide a wettable
grade.
Please note that Balasore Chemicals
has the capacity to adapt to its
customers' needs and manufacture
according to individual
specifications.
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APPLICATION AREA |
FUNCTION |
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Plastic |
Generally as
internal/external
lubricants, processing
aids covering
thermoplastics and
thermosetting resins
More specifically as:
Release agent in
polyester DMC/SMC/BMC
Melt flow modifiers in
master batches, colour
compounding.
Part of stabiliser
formulations for PVC and
polyolefins
Processing aid in ABS
resin
Acid Scavengers,
Lubricants and Release
agents
In colour master
batch to improve pigment
dispersion and enhance
blending |
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Building and
Construction |
As hydrophobic agents
when added to cement
As release agents in
decorative, printed
concrete slabs and
flooring
As water repellent in
bitumen coatings |
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Foundry Industry |
As foundry core binder |
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Animal Feeds |
As additive to mineral
mixtures (free access)
fed directly to
ruminants from trough.
Prevents water uptake |
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Rubber |
As anti-tackifier in
rubber industry to
prevent rubber slabs
from sticking together,
Superb processing aid &
lubricant, Mould Release
agents |
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Pharmaceuticals |
As tableting and
anti-caking aid,
compactant, Mould
Release / Slip agents /
Anti-agglomerants |
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Powder Metallurgy |
As flow-aid in
sintering |
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Wood Laquers |
As sanding aid |
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Wire Drawing Lubricants |
A range of products for
specific applications in
the wire drawing
industry |
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Asphalt |
As Softening point &
hardness modifier. Flow
agent |
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Cable Filling |
As a Gelling agent &
improved heat
resistance |
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Color Concentrate |
For Improvement of
pigment wettability and
dispersion |
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Corrugated Board |
For Enhancement of
surface for scuff &
blocking resistance |
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Expanded PS Foams |
As Lubricant & blowing
agent dispersant |
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Hot Melt Adhesive |
For Viscosity control &
improved heat
resistance |
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Hot Melt Road Marking |
For Viscosity reduction,
processing benefits,
heat resistance |
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Paints |
For Flatting, abrasion &
scratch resistance,
anti-blocking, Water
repelling |
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Paper Coating |
For Adjustment of slip &
hardness properties,
Surface Coating Agents |
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Polish |
As a Gelling agent. Good
scuff, slip & black mark
resistances |
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Printing Ink |
For their Excellent rub
resistance |
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Cosmetics |
As Lubricants / gelation |
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Lubricant |
As Thixotropic Agents
for Greases |
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Other Application |
For abrasive discs, in
fire extinguishing
powders, insecticides
and pest control
products, Explosives,
Defoamer Ingredient |
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