Calcium stearate is a carboxylate salt of calcium, classified as a calcium soap. The salt is a component of some lubricants, surfactants, as well as many foodstuffs. It is a white waxy powder
Calcium stearate is used as a flow agent and surface conditioner in some candies such as Smarties, Jawbreakers and Sprees.
It is a waterproofing agent for fabrics, A lubricant in pencils and crayons.
In paper production, calcium stearate is used as a lubricant to provide good gloss, preventing dusting and fold cracking inpaper and paperboard making.
Anticaking agent for drugs etc
The concrete industry uses calcium stearate for efflorescence control of cementitious products used in the production of concrete masonry units i.e. paver and block, as well as waterproofing.
