Description

Calcium Laurate is a metallic soap derived from lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid. This compound serves as a versatile and effective functional additive, primarily valued for its role as a stabilizer and lubricant in polymer processing. Key industries that utilize this product include plastics manufacturing, personal care, and various chemical synthesis processes where metal carboxylates are required.

Application

• Polymer Stabilizer & Lubricant: Acts as a heat stabilizer and internal/external lubricant in the processing of PVC and other polymers, improving flow properties and surface finish.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as an opacifying agent, viscosity modifier, and emulsion stabilizer in creams, lotions, and soaps.
• Paint & Coating Additive: Functions as a flatting agent and dispersant to control gloss and improve pigment suspension in industrial coatings.
• Grease & Thickener: Serves as a component in the formulation of lubricating greases and as a thickening agent for various oils.
• Waterproofing Agent: Imparts water-repellent properties to textiles, paper, and construction materials like concrete.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in organic synthesis and as a catalyst or precursor for other metallic soaps and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Laurate
CAS No.	4696-56-4
Molecular Formula	C24H46CaO4
Molecular Weight	438.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Dilaurate; Dodecanoic Acid, Calcium Salt; Calcium Dodecanoate; Lauric Acid Calcium Salt; Calcium Laurate (1:2); Calcium Laurate Soap; Calcareous Laurate
EINECS	225-167-3

Quality Control

Our Calcium Laurate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, composition, and physical properties. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and heavy metal limits. Our quality commitment ensures batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white fine powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Calcium Laurate)	≥ 98.0 %
Calcium Content	8.5 - 9.5 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Particle Size (Passing 200 mesh)	≥ 95 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.