Metal Soaps

Advantages

  • Wide variety of product forms
  • Global availability
  • Derivatives from animal or vegetable raw materials
  • High cost efficiency

Metal soaps are derived from long-chain fatty acids and a metal oxide compound. The fatty acids, in turn, are derived from a triglyceride (natural fats and vegetable oils, i.e. renewable feedstocks). Metal soaps – commonly known as metallic stearates – can be produced using various synthesis methods, e.g. precipitation and melting processes.

Baerlocher offers an extensive portfolio of metal soaps with diverse properties. The portfolio includes calcium stearate, zinc stearate, magnesium stearate, sodium stearate and aluminum stearate. These products can be employed as acid scavengers, stabilizers, lubricants and release agents, among other applications, and some are ideally suited for use as gelling or hydrophobic agents. Metal soaps can enhance production processes, and, in many cases, they enable manufacturers to develop products with smooth surfaces and low friction.

Applications in diverse industries

In the plastics industry, metal soaps are used in the manufacture of PVC products, and during the processing of numerous plastics, including polyamide, polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS and fiber-reinforced plastics (SMC, BMC).

Metal soaps are also used in many other fields, and for a wide range of purposes:

Building industry:

Hydrophobic agent

Paint / finish industry:

Matting agent and abrasive

Grease industry:

Thickener for the production of lubricants and lubricating greases

Rubber industry:

Vulcanization aid, release agent and lubricant

Paper industry:

Lubricant and release agent for sandpaper, chelating agent for pigments

Metal industry:

Lubricant and release agent for powder metallurgy, wire drawing and tube drawing

Stationery and modeling clay:

Lubricant for pencil leads and modeling clay Metal soaps are available in a variety of physical forms, such as powder, flakes, and sprayed granules that are easy to disperse and free-flowing. Other forms include pastilles and granules.

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Product forms

Metal soaps are available in a variety of physical forms, such as powder, flakes, and sprayed prills that are easy to disperse and free-flowing. Other forms include pastilles and granules.
  • T/SW Powder

    • small particles, high active surface area
    • good dispersability in final applications
    • good compatibility with powder blends
    • medium bulk density
  • AV Granules

    • free flowing

    • very low dust
    • good dispersability in polymers
    • easy to handle, accurate dosing
    • high bulk density
    • granular fractions selected to customer needs
  • SP Sprayed Prills

    • very low dusting
    • absolutely free flowing granules, compatible with powder blends
    • very high bulk density
    • high feeding accuracy
  • SMS Flakes

    • absolute dust-free
    • suitable to be stored in silo
    • free flowing
    • durable, high abrasion resistance
    • improved industrial hygiene
  • TX Pastilles

    • absolute dust-free
    • suitable to be stored in silo
    • free flowing
    • durable, high abrasion resistance
    • improved industrial hygiene
  • AIB Fine to coarse particles

    • free flowing
    • medium bulk density
    • excellent material handling
    • accurate dosing
    • good dispersability in polymers
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Zinc Stearate

Trade Name

Applications

Product Form

ZINCUM SW 1626

SMC/BMC, EPS, Building Industry, Rubber, Modeling Clay, Tube Drawing

Very fine powder

ZINCUM PS

Polystyrene, EPS, Rubber

Fine powder

ZINCUM SP PRILLS

Polyethylene, Rubber

Low dusting sprayed granules

ZINCUM SMS

Polyethylene, Rubber

Very low dusting flakes

ZINCUM T

Polyethylene, Rubber, Paper Industry

Powder

ZINCUM TX

Polyethylene, Polystyrene

Very low dusting pastilles

ZINCUM T POWDER/1

Sanding Paper, Paints

Very fine powder

ZINKBEHENAT SW

Tube Drawing

Very fine powder

BAEROPHOB NBL/1

Building Industry

Very fine powder

Calcium Stearate

Trade Name

Applications

Product Form

CEASIT SW 1725

Polyolefin, SMC/BMC, Rubber

Fine powder

CEASIT AV

Polyolefin, SAN, Polyamide

Low dusting granules

CEASIT SW

Polyolefin, SAN, Polyamide

Powder

CEASIT AV/PA

Polyolefin, Polyamide

Low dusting granules

CEASIT SW/PA

Polyolefin, Polyamide, Rubber

Powder

CEASIT SW/LM

Metal Industry, Rubber

Powder

CEASIT FI

Polyolefin, especially for Film & Fibre applications

Very fine powder

CEASIT AV FI

Polyolefin, especially for Film & Fibre applications

Low dusting granules

CEASIT SW VSA 325

SMC/BMC, Rubber

Powder

Magnesium Stearate

Trade Name

Applications

Product Form

MAGNESIUMSTEARAT SW 1632

Polyamide, ABS, Rubber

Fine powder

MAGNESIUMSTEARAT AV

Polyamide, ABS

Low dusting granules

MAGNESIUMSTEARAT SW/F

Polyamide, ABS

Powder

MAGNESIUMSTEARAT TECHN. VEG

Polyamide, ABS

Powder

Aluminum Stearate

Trade Name

Applications

Product Form

ALUGEL 34 TH

Grease

Powder

ALUGEL 30 DF

Grease

Powder

ALUGEL 30 HEP

Cosmetics

Powder

Alkali Stearate

Trade Name

Applications

Product Form

NATRIUMOLEAT

Building Industry

Powder

NATRIUMSTEARAT AV

Rubber

Low dusting granules

NATRIUMSTEARAT SW

Rubber

Powder

LITHIUMSEIFE O

Grease

Powder

LITHIUMSEIFE I

Grease

Powder

LITHIUM-12-OXYSTEARAT

Grease

Powder

  • Zinc Stearate

  • Calcium Stearate

  • Magne­sium Stearate

  • Aluminium Stearate

  • Alkali Stearate

PVC

PVC is an adaptable polymer used in many applications. Baerlocher provides additive solutions in all areas.

SPA

The range includes products based on calcium, aluminum and zinc and also Baerophob ECO, a complex metal soap with outstanding features.