Calcium stearate in resins and resinous polymers: part 1

Calcium stearate has many uses, including that of a flatting agent in paint, a lubricant, plasticizer and leveller for paper coatings, suspending agent in plastic and other mouldings, a tableting agent, a water repellant, and a cosmetic component, etc. Gives a complete breakdown and analysis of calcium stearate with a useful Appendix of journal and patent specification.