Why is calcium stearate the most important calcium salt?
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Update time : 2023-02-06 12:42:25
What is calcium stearate? Calcium stearateis a non-toxic white powder substance. It is a calcium salt separated from stearic acid and widely used in cosmetics, plastics, and pharmaceutical industries. Calcium stearate can be used as a plasticizer, stabilizer, and surfactant. It is a substance recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and can be used as a food additive. When certain types of fatty acids are heated with alkaline substances, The salt called soap can be produced. Stearic acid is one of the most widely used soap ingredients. Calcium stearate is an artificial ingredient produced by the heating reaction of stearic acid and calcium oxide. It is the most important calcium salt. Due to the lack of solubility, this salt is not often used in soap in modern society but is replaced by water-soluble synthetic substances.
History of calcium stearate Calcium stearate was first used in 1924 to improve bread dough's texture and reduce flour's dust level. Its uniqueness also makes it widely used in the nonfood industry. This material can reduce friction, increase liquidity and prevent caking. It is also often used for gel or added to cosmetics powder. In addition to being insoluble in water, it cannot be dissolved in acetone and cold alcohol. Vegetarians may need to avoid cosmetics containing calcium stearate because it may be separated from animal fat. Calcium stearate in the United States is separated from vegetable oils such as coconut or palm oil. It is extracted from cottonseed, soybean, and other vegetable oils in other countries.
Hazards of calcium stearate It is often found in cosmetics and hair styling aerosols. This substance can also be found in cosmetics powders, ointments, and packaging materials. Although skin irritation is small, the external application may cause redness, itching, and eye irritation. Calcium stearate will form dross when soap is used for hard water. Soap containing sodium stearate reacts with calcium ions to form dross composed of calcium stearate. This substance will not only form a ring in the bathtub but also leave a nasty layer on washed hair and skin.
Price of calcium stearate Calcium stearate particle size and purity will affect the product's price, and the purchase volume can also affect the cost of calcium stearate. A large amount of large amount will be lower. The price of calcium stearate can be found on our company's official website.
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