we add character to plastics Home 2021 PVC Tech Summit APPLICATIONS PRODUCTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT NEWS DOWNLOADS 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. 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 dispersibility in final application good compatibility with powder blends medium bulk density AV Granules free flowing very low dust good dispersibility 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 TX Pastilles absolutely dust-free suitable to be stored in silo free flowing durable, high abrasion resistance improved industrial hygeine SMS Flakes absolutely dust-free suitable to be stored in silo free flowing durable, high abrasion resistance improved dindustrial hygeine AIB fine to coarse particles small polymers, high active surface area good dispersibility in final applications good compatibility with powder blends medium bulk density we add character to plastics APPLICATIONS PRODUCTS SERVICE PVC PLASTICS SPECIAL APPLICATIONS PVC-STABILIZERS SPA-STABILIZERS LUBRICANTS METAL SOAPS BAEROPOL FATTY ACIDS/ GLYCERINE PRESS CONTACT Baerlocher USA 5890 Highland Ridge Drive Cincinnati, OH 45232 513-482-6300 www.baerlocherusa.com