Calcium Stearate

Description

• For Large Bulk Orders (400 Lbs or more)
• Choose a Shipping method when checking out, we will ship via Common Carrier which is usually much cheaper, and refund the savings to you.
• If not in stock a lead time of 1-2 weeks should be expected, we will notify you if this is the case.
• Orders must be prepaid
• Pricing is up to date, however bulk prices change quickly, if we cannot honor the website price we will notify you immediately

Please Note: If a 50 Lb Size of this item is offered it may be in a paper bag. Not a Plastic container.
Can you Eat it?
No, SoapGoods is not FDA regulated. All of our products are recommended for external use only. Soapgoods does not sell items for use in food.

Calcium stearate is a compound of calcium with a mixture of solid organic acids obtained from edible sources. It occurs as a fine, white to yellowish white, bulky powder having a slight, characteristic fatty odor and it may be derived from cows or hogs.

Calcium stearate was first isolated for commercial use in 1924 and it was used as a bread dough strengthener and crumb softener. (Soapgoods does not sell items for use in food)

Calcium stearate is carboxylate of calcium that is found in some lubricants and surfactants. It is a white calcium salt of stearic acid. Chemically it is related to the components of hand soap (which contain sodium and potassium) and is considered the most important calcium soap.