- 8 October 2007 -
Baerlocher increases stearate capacity

The Baerlocher Group of Companies is introducing a new production unit for vegetable-based calcium and zinc stearates at its location in Seremban, Malaysia. Commercial production of the new line with a capacity of 5,000 tons per year will start in mid 2008. With this investment Baerlocher says that it will address the rapidly growing demand for high quality metallic stearates in the South East Asia and Middle East region.

Baerlocher adds that the technology facilitates the production of stearates tailored to the individual needs of customers. Calcium and zinc stearates are widely used as acid scavengers and lubricants in the polymerization and processing of polyolefins. They are also used as lubricants for polystyrene and polyamides as well as acid scavengers, stabilizers and lubricants for PVC processing.

Baerlocher; www.baerlocher.com