Product Description
LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure is a high-quality powder primarily designed as a heat stabilizer for PVC and other plastics, as well as a lubricant in various industrial processes and the production of varnishes. This tasteless and odorless product is a white to off-white fine powder with a purity of 99% min. It is structurally composed of lead stearic acid, with a molecular weight of 775.12 g/mol. The product is insoluble in water but soluble in hot organic solvents, exhibiting stability under normal conditions while being non-corrosive and highly hydrophobic. With a melting point of 103-110C and a neutral pH level, LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure is a versatile compound used across several applications in the plastics industry.
FAQs of LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure:
Q: What is the primary application of LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure?
A: LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure is primarily used as a heat stabilizer in PVC and other plastics and as a lubricant in industrial processes.
Q: Is LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure safe for handling?
A: LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure is classified as poisonous and should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.
Q: What is the shelf life of LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure?
A: When stored properly, LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure has a shelf life of 2 years.
Q: In what form does LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure come?
A: LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure is in the form of a solid powder, appearing as a white to off-white fine powder.
Q: What is the solubility of LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure?
A: LEAD STEARATE Extra Pure is insoluble in water but soluble in hot organic solvents.