Calcium stearate

Name: Calcium stearate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000044

About Calcium stearate

Calcium stearate (CAS 1592-23-0) is an analytical reagent offered by Vaqora Chemicals, specified at 6.6–7.4% purity. The compound has the formula C36H70CaO4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 607.0 g/mol. Systematically, it is named calcium bis(octadecanoate). Alternative names: Stearic acid calcium salt and Calcium octadecanoate.

In its supplied form it is white to off-white powder or crystal or chunks. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span textile processing and fuels and lubricants. It is used across academic and industrial research and textiles and dyeing.

Available in 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, Calcium stearate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Textile processing
Fuels & lubricants

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Calcium stearate
Catalogue No.	VQ-000044
CAS Number	1592-23-0
IUPAC name	calcium bis(octadecanoate)
Molecular formula	C₃₆H₇₀CaO₄
Molecular weight	607 g/mol
Exact mass	606.49
Purity / assay	6.6–7.4%
HSN code	29157020
InChIKey	CJZGTCYPCWQAJB-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]
PubChem CID	15324

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystal or chunks
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	80.3 Å²
Synonyms	Stearic acid calcium salt, Calcium octadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid, calcium salt, Calcium distearate, Aquacal, Flexichem CS, Stavinor 30, Stearic acid, calcium salt, Calcium bis(stearate), Nopcote C 104, Witco G 339S, G 339S

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P337 + P317, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Calcium stearate?

The CAS Registry Number of Calcium stearate is 1592-23-0. It is also known as Stearic acid calcium salt, Calcium octadecanoate, Octadecanoic acid, calcium salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Calcium stearate?

Calcium stearate has the molecular formula C36H70CaO4 and a molecular weight of 607 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is calcium bis(octadecanoate).

Which grade and pack sizes of Calcium stearate can I order?

We supply Calcium stearate in (6.6–7.4%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Calcium stearate?

Yes. Every lot of Calcium stearate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Calcium stearate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Calcium stearate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.