Proprietary Grade: NDEVSOAP™ CA12
Primarily used as a calcium soap thickener for lubricating greases, including automotive and industrial grease formulations, and as a lubricant/stabilizer component in some PVC processing systems. Provides water resistance and good lubricating properties.
Tested and certified in our laboratory according to official AOCS, ISO, ASTM, BP, USP, and EP compendial methods.
| Sr. No. | Test Parameter | Guaranteed Specification Limit | Standard Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | White to Off-White Fine Powder / Flakes | Visual |
| 2 | Calcium Content, % | 5.5 – 6.5 | ICP-OES / AAS |
| 3 | 12-Hydroxystearic Acid Content, % | 85.0 Min | GC / GLC |
| 4 | Precursor Fatty Acid Value, mg KOH/g | 175 – 190 | AOCS Cd 3d-63 |
| 5 | Hydroxyl Value, mg KOH/g | 145 – 165 | AOCS Cd 13-60 |
| 6 | Melting Point, °C | 150 Min | Standard Laboratory Method |
| 7 | Moisture, % | 1.0 Max | ASTM E203 |
| 8 | Free Fatty Acids, % | 2.0 Max | AOCS Ca 5a-40 |
| 9 | Ash, % | 10.0 Max | ASTM D482 |
| 10 | Water-Insoluble Matter, % | 1.0 Max | Standard Laboratory Method |
| 11 | Free Alkali, % | 0.5 Max | Standard Laboratory Method |
| 12 | Particle Size, Passing Through 100 Mesh, % | 95 Min | Sieve Test |
| 13 | Grease Penetration, 0.1 mm | As per Grade / Customer Requirement | ASTM D217 |
