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Product Bulletin 8/16/2004 |
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MATHE® LITHIUM STEARATE |
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| DESCRIPTION |
| MATHE® Lithium Stearate is a high quality, general purpose lithium stearate. Its carefully controlled particle size helps handling and improves blending. |
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| TYPICAL PROPERTIES |
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| Total Ash, % |
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5.4 |
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| Moisture, % |
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0.5 |
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| Free Fatty Acid, % |
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0.5 |
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| Soluble Salts, % |
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0.5 |
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| Softening Point, C |
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212° |
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| Apparent Density, lbs/ft3 |
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12 |
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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 |
- Cosmetics and Toiletries: MATHE® Lithium Stearate is used as an additive in face and body powders to impart slip and unctuousness and improve adherence to the skin.
- Powder Metallurgy: MATHE® Lithium Stearate is employed in the pressing of brass and stainless steel compacts.
- Greases: MATHE® Lithium Stearate is used as a gelling agent in the manufacture of multi-purpose greases, which offer a broader range of operating temperature than greases using aluminum or sodium stearates. MATHE® Lithium Stearate gives greases the properties of high drop points, water resistance, transparency, and excellent elasticity and recovery.
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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® Lithium Stearate for additional health, safety, and environmental information. | |
| PACKAGING |
| MATHE® Lithium Stearate is packaged in 50 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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