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ALUMINIUM DISTEARATE

CAS NUMBER: 300-92-5

EC NUMBER: 206-101-8 C

Aluminium Distearate is generally immediately available in most volumes.
High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered.

Typical and custom packaging is available.
Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Aluminium Distearate, also referred to as Aluminium Soap, has a variety of applications and uses, primarily as a thickener and a hydrophobic agent.
Aluminium Distearate can be either vegetable or tallow based.

If you require vegetable based Aluminium Distearate material, please inquire about availability and lead times.
Aluminium Distearate has been a leading provider of cost-effective solutions in the oleochemical industry for more than seven decades.

It is remained committed to helping customers and suppliers reach their specific operational goals.
Our adherence to our core values of integrity, innovation and performance has enabled us to develop many enduring strategic alliances with companies in industries such as Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, Cleaners & Detergents, Metal Working Fluids, Renewable Chemistries, Surfactants and Esters, and many more.

Aluminium distearate is a salt of stearic acid and aluminium with the molecular formula Al(OH)2C18H35O2.
Also known as dihydroxyaluminium or dihydroxy(stearato)aluminium, it is used to form gels in the packaging of pharmaceuticals and in the preparation of colors for cosmetics.

While considered safe for use, extensive usage may result in aluminum accumulation.
Aluminium Stearate (C54H105AlO6) exists as white powder and is an aluminum salt of stearic acid.

In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as an anticaking agent; colorant; emulsion stabilizer; and viscosity increasing agent.
Aluminium distearate is a salt of stearic acid and aluminium.

Aluminium Distearate is used to form gels in the packaging of pharmaceuticals, and in the preparation of colors for cosmetics.
Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust and is always found combined with other elements such as oxygen, silicon, and fluorine.

Aluminium distearate is used to form gels in the packaging of pharmaceuticals, and in the preparation of colors for cosmetics.
Aluminium distearate is one of numerous organo-metallic compounds sold for uses requiring non-aqueous solubility such as recent solar energy and water treatment applications.

Similar results can sometimes also be achieved with Nanoparticles (also see Nanotechnology and Quantum Dots) and by thin film deposition.
Aluminium Distearate is generally immediately available in most volumes.

High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered.
Additional technical, research and safety information is available.

Aluminium distearate can be used in the preparation of colors for cosmetics and for the packaging of pharmaceuticals.
Aluminium distearate is the aluminum salt of the fatty acid, stearic acid.

Aluminium Distearates, including Lithium Stearate, Aluminum Distearate, Aluminium distearate, Aluminum Tristearate, Ammonium Stearate, Calcium Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Potassium Stearate, Sodium Stearate, and Zinc Stearate are fine, white powders with a slight fatty odor.
In cosmetics and personal care products, Stearate salts are used mainly in the formulation of makeup products such as eyeliner, eyeshadow, mascara, lipsticks, blushers, face powders and foundations.

They are also used in fragrances, deodorants, and hair and skin care products.
The Stearate salts are generally used for their lubricating properties.

They also help to keep emulsions from separating into their oil and liquid components.
The Stearate salts increase the thickness of the lipid (oil) portion of cosmetics and personal care products and reduce the clear or transparent appearance of finished products.

Aluminium distearate is an organic compound which is a salt of stearic acid and aluminium.
Aluminium Distearate has the molecular formula Al(OH)2C18H35O2.

Aluminium Distearate is also referred to as dihydroxy(octadecanoato-O-)aluminium or dihydroxy(stearato)aluminium.
Aluminium Distearate is used to form gels in the packaging of pharmaceuticals, and in the preparation of colors for cosmetics.

Aluminium Distearate is usually safe in commercial products, but aluminium may accumulate in the body
Aluminium distearate (aluminum distearate) is a white, wax-like powder (metallic soap) that dissolves in mineral spirits or hot oil.

A small amount (2% or less) added to oil paint imparts a short, buttery consistency.
Aluminium Distearate eliminates the separation of pigment and oil, thickens varnishes considerably.

A concentrate of Aluminium distearate and linseed oil can be prepared ahead of time and added to the paint whenever needed.
Aluminium distearate is made via the precipitation process using high quality stearic acid and exhibits the following properties: Good gelling and thickening action, excellent water repellency, transparency and a synergistic effect with zinc stearate or calcium stearate.

The effects of metal soaps on pigments have been extensively studied.
Aluminium distearate was found to coat the surface of pigment particles and helped prevent settling as well as reducing the amount of oil needed to wet the pigment.

The amount of Aluminium distearate needed to coat pigments varied on a weight basis, but a solution of 2% by weight (weight of Aluminium distearate/weight of oil) of Aluminium distearate was more effective than 0.5% or 4% solutions in altering pigment surfaces (Gardner 1930).
The soaps coat the surface of the pigments and by steric effects keep the particles from aggregating (Pilpel 1963), which helps to keep the particles in suspension.

With increasing amounts of Aluminium distearate the oil pigment mixture becomes viscous, and by using an appropriate amount of Aluminium distearate the paint can gel at a lower pigment concentration (Mayer 1965).
This can be used to create a "cheaper" paint since a smaller amount of a costly pigment needs to be used.

A significant advantage of using stearates is that the oil and pigment do not separate greatly over long periods of time in the paint tube.
Manufacturers of artists' paints often use Aluminium distearate in their formulations without listing it as a component on the product label.

Aluminium distearate (C54H105AlO6) exists as white powder and is an aluminum salt of stearic acid.
In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as an anticaking agent; colorant; emulsion stabilizer; and viscosity increasing agent.
According to the FDA, Aluminium distearate is considered safe for general or specific, limited use in food.

Aluminium distearate is not classifiable as a human carcinogen (cancer-causing agent).
A hard, thermoplastic white powder prepared from Tallow and Alum.

Aluminium distearate forms gels with turpentine, Mineral spirits, and oils.
Aluminium Distearate has been used as a Drier, thickener, Emulsifier, and matting agent in paints and varnishes although excess amounts produce soft, noncohesive films.

Aluminium distearate is also used to waterproof fabrics, ropes, Paper, Leather, Concrete, and Stucco.
Aluminium Distearate is used as an ingredient in photographic emulsions.

Aluminium distearate is one of numerous organo-metallic compounds sold for uses requiring non-aqueous solubility such as recent solar energy and water treatment applications.
Similar results can sometimes also be achieved with Nanoparticles and by thin film deposition.

Note American Elements additionally supplies many materials as solutions.
Aluminium distearate is generally immediately available in most volumes.

High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered.
Additional technical, research and safety information is available.

Aluminium distearate is a fine, bulky, odourless and colourless powder forming a plastic mass when heated, having the properties both of organic and inorganic matter.
Aluminium Distearate embraces most of the characteristics of other metallic stearates and is regarded as the most important of these.

Several studies of the material have already appeared in past years.
A hard, thermoplastic white powder prepared from Tallow and Alum. Aluminium distearate forms gels with turpentine, Mineral spirits, and oils.

Aluminium Distearate has been used as a Drier, thickener, Emulsifier, and matting agent in paints and varnishes although excess amounts produce soft, noncohesive films.
Aluminium distearate is also used to waterproof fabrics, ropes, Paper, Leather, Concrete, and Stucco.

Aluminium Distearate is used as an ingredient in photographic emulsions.
Aluminium distearate is a white, wax-like powder (metallic soap) that dissolves in mineral spirits or hot oil.

A small amount (2% or less) added to oil paint imparts a short, buttery consistency.
Aluminium Distearate eliminates the separation of pigment and oil, thickens varnishes considerably.

Aluminium distearate dissolves in vegetable oils on heating and if a high enough concentration of the soap is used, gelling occurs on cooling. In the usual practice of making paints, the Aluminium distearate is ground with the pigment before the bulk of the oil is added.
With increasing amounts of Aluminium distearate the oil pigment mixture becomes viscous, and by using an appropriate amount of Aluminium distearate the paint can gel at a lower pigment concentration (Mayer 1965). This can be used to create a "cheaper" paint since a smaller amount of a costly pigment needs to be used.

A significant advantage of using stearates is that the oil and pigment do not separate greatly over long periods of time in the paint tube.
Aluminium distearate is a white, wax-like powder (metallic soap) that dissolves in mineral spirits or hot oil.

A small amount (2% or less) added to oil paint imparts a short, buttery consistency.
Aluminium distearate eliminates the separation of pigment and oil, thickens varnishes considerably.

The amount of Aluminium distearate needed to coat pigments varied on a weight basis, but a solution of 2% by weight (weight of Aluminium stearate/weight of oil) of Aluminium distearate was more effective than 0.5% or 4% solutions in altering pigment surfaces (Gardner 1930).
The soaps coat the surface of the pigments and by steric effects keep the particles from aggregating (Pilpel 1963), which helps to keep the particles in suspension.

With increasing amounts of Aluminium distearate the oil pigment mixture becomes viscous, and by using an appropriate amount of Aluminium stearate the paint can gel at a lower pigment concentration.
This can be used to create a "cheaper" paint since a smaller amount of a costly pigment needs to be used.

A significant advantage of using stearates is that the oil and pigment do not separate greatly over long periods of time in the paint tube.
Manufacturers of artists' paints often use Aluminium stearate in their formulations without listing it as a component on the product label.

Aluminium distearate is used as a thickener in paints, inks and greases; a water repellent for leather and rope; and a lubricant in plastics and rope.
Aluminium distearate is also used in cement production for waterproofing and air entrainment, and in hot-melt paper coating compounds.

Because of Aluminium distearate's unusually heavy bodying properties, Aluminium distearate is used in the manufacture of paints, inks, greases, and waxes.
In recent years, hydrophobic Aluminium distearate was tested as a low-solubility denitrification substrate for anaerobic bacteria and a source of Aluminium distearate for phosphate precipitation.
Aluminium distearate has potential for use in a flow-through container for denitrification of oxidized effluent from home sewage systems.

USES:

Aluminium Distearate is used as an ingredient in photographic emulsions.
Aluminium distearate dissolves in vegetable oils on heating and if a high enough concentration of the soap is used, gelling occurs on cooling.

In the usual practice of making paints, the Aluminium distearate is ground with the pigment before the bulk of the oil is added.
To prepare a concentrated solution (10% w/v), add 100 grams of Aluminium distearate (nearly fills a half liter measuring cup without compacting) to one liter of linseed oil. Heat the oil to about 150° C. and gradually slowly adding the white powder to the hot oil with stirring.

Add one part of this solution to four parts of oil by weight of oil before adding to pigments and grinding.
The effects of metal soaps on pigments have been extensively studied.

Aluminium Distearate was found to coat the surface of pigment particles and helped prevent settling as well as reducing the amount of oil needed to wet the pigment.
The amount of aluminum stearate needed to coat pigments varied on a weight basis, but a solution of 2% by weight (weight of Aluminium Distearate/weight of oil) of Aluminium Distearate was more effective than 0.5% or 4% solutions in altering pigment surfaces.

The soaps coat the surface of the pigments and by steric effects keep the particles from aggregating, which helps to keep the particles in suspension.
With increasing amounts of aluminum stearate the oil pigment mixture becomes viscous, and by using an appropriate amount of Aluminium Distearate the paint can gel at a lower pigment concentration.

This can be used to create a "cheaper" paint since a smaller amount of a costly pigment needs to be used.
A significant advantage of using Aluminium Distearates is that the oil and pigment do not separate greatly over long periods of time in the paint tube.
Manufacturers of artists' paints often use Aluminium Distearate in their formulations without listing Aluminium Distearate as a component on the product label.

APPLICATIONS:

emulsion stabilisers, opacifying agents, viscosity controlling agents,Oil and Gas: Additive to Drilling Fluids to Release Gas Bubbles.
Aluminium Distearate is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered.

Aluminum Distearate, also referred to as Aluminum Soap, has a variety of applications and uses, primarily as a thickener and a hydrophobic agent.
There is use of this product in different applications, which can include plastics, oil and gas additives, food and beverage, and various others.
This product can be either vegetable or tallow based.

SOLUBILITY:

Aluminium distearate exhibits relatively high solubility in hydrocarbon solvents (such as mineral spirits) when compared to other metallic stearates.
Aluminium Distearate is insoluble in water, alcohol and ether; but is readily soluble in benzene, acids and common solvents when hot.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFIERS:

-Linear Formula: [CH3(CH2)16COO]2Al(OH)

-MDL Number: MFCD00055007

-Pubchem CID: 9315

-IUPAC Name: aluminium; octadecanoate; hydroxide

-SMILES: O=C(O[Al](O)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

-InchI Identifier: InChI=1S/2C18H36O2.Al.H2O/c2*1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18(19)20;;/h2*2-17H2,1H3,(H,19,20);;1H2/q;;+3;/p-3

-InchI Key: RDIVANOKKPKCTO-UHFFFAOYSA-K

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

White powder. Insoluble in water, alcohol, ether. Forms gel with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons.

STORAGE:

Aluminium distearate has long storage life if stored in cool and dry location.

SYNONYM:

Octadecanoic acid, aluminum salt
UNII-U6XF9NP8HM
U6XF9NP8HM
Metasap XX
Tribasic aluminum stearate
Rofob 3
Alugel 34TN
Monoaluminum stearate
Aluminum (III) stearate
Aluminum stearate (1:3)
Aluminum stearate, tribasic
HSDB 5733
Aluminium tristearate, pure
SA 1500
Dihydroxy(octanoato-O)aluminum
AI3-01515
Aluminum, dihydroxy(octadecanoato-O)-
aluminum trioctadecanoate
Tristearic acid aluminum
aluminium trioctadecanoate
Rashayan Aluminium Stearate
C54H105AlO6
DTXSID0027278
CHEBI:37867
AKOS015901563
DB11290
R38
FT-0622241
Q447821