lead Stearate
lead Stearate by Tricon - High - Performance Stabilization for Demanding Industrial Applications
Lead Stearate is a metallic soap formed from lead and stearic acid, widely used in specialized industrial applications. It appears as a fine white to slightly yellowish powder and is valued for its excellent lubricating, stabilizing, and water-repellent properties. Due to its thermal stability and compatibility with polymer systems, Lead Stearate has historically been used in PVC processing and rubber manufacturing.
In the plastics industry, Lead Stearate functions as a heat stabilizer and lubricant, particularly in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) formulations. It helps prevent thermal degradation during high-temperature processing such as extrusion and molding. The compound also improves surface finish, flow characteristics, and overall processing efficiency.
In rubber applications, Lead Stearate serves as a lubricant and release agent, enhancing mold release and reducing friction during manufacturing. It has also been used in coatings and specialized industrial compounds requiring water resistance and stability.
However, due to the toxic nature of lead compounds, its usage is now highly regulated or restricted in many countries. Safer alternatives such as calcium-zinc stabilizers are increasingly replacing lead-based stabilizers in modern manufacturing. Strict handling procedures, environmental controls, and compliance with regulatory standards are essential when working with Lead Stearate.
Key Types and Characteristics of lead Stearate
Lead Stearate is generally available as a fine white or off-white powder. It may also be supplied in granular form to reduce dust generation during handling. Industrial grades are packaged for bulk polymer and rubber processing applications, ensuring controlled dosing and compatibility with compounding systems.
Lead Stearate has no approved food or nutritional applications. Due to the toxicity of lead compounds, it is strictly prohibited in food processing, packaging, or consumable products. Its use is limited to regulated industrial applications under strict environmental and safety controls.
Lead Stearate is not used in pharmaceutical formulations due to safety concerns. Industrially, it has been applied as a heat stabilizer and lubricant in PVC processing and rubber manufacturing. Today, its use is declining because of environmental regulations and replacement by safer stabilizer systems.
Lead Stearate has no role in animal feed or livestock nutrition. Lead-based compounds are toxic and strictly prohibited in feed formulations. Any contamination must be avoided through controlled industrial handling and regulatory compliance.
Lead Stearate appears as a white to pale yellow powder, insoluble in water and stable under normal conditions. It is toxic if ingested or inhaled and may pose serious health and environmental risks. Protective equipment, dust control systems, and proper waste disposal procedures are mandatory during handling.
Lead Stearate is produced by reacting stearic acid with lead oxide or other lead salts under controlled heating conditions. The resulting compound is filtered, dried, and milled into fine powder. Due to environmental concerns, production facilities must comply with strict emission and waste management regulations.
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Chemical Name
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Lead Octadecanoate (Lead Stearate)
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Chemical Formula
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Pb(C₁₈H₃₅O₂)₂
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Molecular Weight
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774.16 g/mol
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PVC heat stabilizer, lubricant, mold release agent, water-repellent additive
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Packaging
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Available in sealed HDPE bags, fiber drums with inner liners, and industrial bulk packaging with strict hazard labeling and regulatory compliance.
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