Calcium Stearate USP
Abstract
Calcium stearate is a carboxylate of calcium, classified as a calcium soap. It appears as white bulky powder. Insoluble in water, in alcohol, and in ether.
Use/Application:
Calcium stearate is used as a flow agent and surface conditioner in some candies such as Smarties, jawbreakers and Sprees. Food grade calcium stearate is used as conditioning agent in certain food and pharmaceutical products. As an anti-caking agent in dehydrated vegetable products, salt, and onion and garlic powder
Identity
Chemical Name: Calcium Stearate
CAS No.: 1592-23-0
Function: Anticaking agent; binder; emulsifier.
General Specifications
| Test | Specification…USP |
| Characters | It occurs as a fine, white to yellowish-white, bulky powder having a slight, characteristic odor |
| Identification Test A Test B |
It gives reactions of CalciumSpecified test |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, in alcohol, and in ether. |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 4.0% |
| Residual solvents | Meets the requirements |
Assay
§ Stearic acid § Stearic & Palmitic acid |
Not less than 90.0% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
