Name	BARIUM STEARATE
Synonyms	BARIUM STEARATE, Barium Octadecanoate, Barium Di Stearate
Molecular Formula	[CH 3(CH 2) 16 CO 2] 2 Ba OR C 36H 70BaO 4
Mol.Wt.	704.28
EINECS No.	229-966-3
ITC Code	291590.09
Merck Index No.
Beilstein Reference
Structural Formula

BARIUM STEARATE is a soft, fine fluffy free flowing bulky powder having characteristic odor.

Specifications

Characteristics	Properties
Appearance	White Fine Powder
Melting Point	215ºC  – 220ºC
Solubility	Insoluble in Water
Moisture Content	Less than 2%.
Total Ash Content	Between 28 – 30 %
Free Stearic Acid	Max. 2%
Barium Content	19 – 21%
Bulk Density	App. 0.20 Gm / CC
Fineness through 240 mesh	99% passes.
Loss on Drying	2 % Max.

PVC Compounds, Rigid PVC Pipes and Cables, PVC Profiles and Flooring, PVC Footwear, Master Batches. BARIUM STEARATE is heat stabilizer and lubricant for transparent PVC Compound. It is generally used in conjunction with other stabilizers Cadmium Stearate and Lead Stearate.

A combination of Barium, Zinc and CALCIUM STEARATE can be used as a stabilizer in food grade PVC processing. Due to high melting point BARIUM STEARATE is used for high-speed calendaring. It is used as a flatting and sanding agents in lacquers, coatings and inks.

It is also used as drying lubricants and dusting agents for rubbers.

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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