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Magnesium stearate pigment dispersant ... one gallon
One gallon of magnesium stearate powder also known as octadecanoic acid, magnesium salt.
Manufactured by Crompton: Magnesium Stearate D - for industrial use only
Magnesium Stearate is used in manufacture of tablets as a lubricating
agent and disintegrating agent.
In petroleum industry , Magnesium Stearate is used as a gelling agent in the
manufacture of superior quality greases . It is also used as a lubricant modifier
and oxidation catalyst in treating oil wells .
In coating industry , Magnesium Stearate is used as a flatting , thickening and
suspending agent in paints , varnishes , lacquers and as a hardner in enamels and varnishes .
In preparation of inks , use of Magnesium Stearate increases the pigment dispersion , retards or prevents the settling , increases viscosity and shortens the oil length of the pigment .
In rubbers , Magnesium Stearate serves as a softener , vulcanisation accelerator, mould release agent antiscorching agent . It reduces tackiness in the uncured rubbers . In resinized rubbers , it acts as an oxidation and hardening agent .
In PVC , Magnesium Stearate is used as an important heat stabiliser in conjunction with Barium , Cadmium , Calcium , Lead and Tin Stearates . In some cases, it can also be used as a plasticizer and internal lubricant in improving the processing characteristics of the plastics .
According to Wikipedia, "in pure powder form, the substance can be a dust explosion hazard ...", which is also a property of Cremora, charcoal dust and gilsonite.
Magnesium salt of stearic acid.
