Aluminium Stearate

Typical Physio-Chemical Properties

PROPERTY	UNIT	High-Gel
Colour & Appearance	-	White Free Flowing Powder
Bulk Density1,3 Loose Compact*	gm/cc gm/cc	0.16 0.20
Moisture (105oC )2	%	<1.0
Residue on 300 mesh 5	%	<1.0
Melting Point	oC	160±5
Melt Quality	--	Clear & Transparent
Ash content	%	11-13
pH4	---	4.5-5.0

Details

• At the time of packing
• By IR Moisture Balance
• IS: 7589-1974 (A-8)
• IS: 12076-1986(A-2)
• IS: 2850-1983 (A-5.1)

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Application :

• As an anti-settling agent in paints and inks.
• As a water based proofing agent in tarpaulins.
• As gelling agent in greases