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Product Bulletin 8/16/2004 |
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MATHE® ZINC STEARATE FOOD GRADE/USP/KOSHER |
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| DESCRIPTION |
| Mathe® Zinc Stearate Food Grade/USP/Kosher is an extremely uniform, high purity, food grade zinc stearate which meets the Food Chemicals Codex, U.S. Pharmacopeia requirements, and is manufactured under rabbinical supervision to be certified kosher approved. It offers good melt clarity and heat stability in polymer applications. |
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| TYPICAL PROPERTIES |
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| Total Ash, % |
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13.4 |
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| Moisture, % |
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0.25 |
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| Free Fatty Acid, % |
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0.25 |
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| Soluble Salts, % |
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Nil |
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| Softening Point, C |
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120° |
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| Apparent Density, lbs/ft3 |
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10 |
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| % Thru 325 mesh, <44 microns |
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100 |
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Appearance: Free flowing fine white powder. |
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| APPLICATIONS |
- Cosmetic and toiletries applications as a water-in-oil emulsifier, flow aid in dry powders, and to impart water repellence.
- Anti-caking agent in dry powder mixes or as a mold release in tableting food and pharmaceuticals.
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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.A |
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Other |
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See MSDS for MATHE® Zinc Stearate Food Grade/USP/Kosher for additional health, safety, and environmental information. | |
| PACKAGING |
| MATHE® Zinc Stearate Food Grade/USP/Kosher 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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