Aluminium Stearate
• APPEARANC
A very fine, greasy to touch, white or almost white powder.
• CONCENTRATION
It contains not less than 14.5% and not more than 16.5% Al2O3 calculated on dry basis.
• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Bulk Density:
0.15 to 0.20 gm/cc
• CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Identification :
Gives characteristic reactions of Aluminium salts.
Arsenic :
Max. 4 ppm
Heavy Metal :
Max. 0.005%
Loss on Drying :
Max. 2.0% at 80°C
• APPLICATION
Used as Paints and Varnish Driers, greases, waterproofing agent, cement additive, lubricants, cutting compound, flatting agent, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, additive for chewing gum.