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Product Bulletin 8/16/2004 |
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MATHE® ALUMINUM STEARATE NO. 9 |
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| DESCRIPTION |
| MATHE® Aluminum Stearate No. 9 is an aluminum distearate with very high gelling properties, allowing viscosity control without clouding. |
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| TYPICAL PROPERTIES |
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| Total Ash, % |
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10.4 |
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| Moisture, % |
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1.0 |
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| Free Fatty Acid, % |
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5.0 |
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| Soluble Salts, % |
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.5 |
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| Softening Point, C |
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170° |
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| Apparent Density, lbs/ft3 |
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20 |
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| % Thru 200 mesh |
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100 |
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Appearance: Free flowing fine white powder. |
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| APPLICATIONS |
- Paints, printing inks, and varnishes: MATHE® Aluminum Stearate No. 9 is used for thickening, suspension, and tack reduction when a minimum of flattening is desired.
- Silk screen extender bases: MATHE Aluminum Stearate No. 9 is used to produce short properties.
- Vinyl plastisols: MATHE® Aluminum Stearate No. 9 is used to increase body and assist heat stability.
- Wax products (crayons, candles, etc.): MATHE® Aluminum Stearate No. 9 is used to increase hardness and raise the melting point while retaining flexibility. Minor amounts improve appearance and ease application by preventing crystallization of the wax.
- Greases: MATHE® Aluminum Stearate No. 9 is used to produce very stable gels for bearing greases, etc.
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| STORAGE AND HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Storage |
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Store at ambient temperatures away from sources of heat or from places of extreme moisture. |
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Fire |
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Use water from a safe distance, preferably with a fog nozzle. |
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Handling |
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Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Safety goggles are recommended. |
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Spills |
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Clean up immediately. Sweep up and discard in a closed container. |
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Disposal |
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Consult Federal, State, and Local regulations. Consult the telephone book or EPA for list of approved disposal companies. |
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Other |
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See MSDS for MATHE® Aluminum Stearate No. 9 for additional health, safety, and environmental information. | |
| PACKAGING |
| MATHE® Aluminum Stearate No. 9 is packaged in 25 lb. multiwall bags, unitized on non-returnable wooden pallets. Please contact your Norac sales representative to discuss your special packaging requirements. |
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