Calcium stearate

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KindExcipient
ClassLubricant
SynonymsCa stearate, Calcium octadecanoate
Common uses / formsTablet/capsule lubricant; 0.5–4% w/w; anti-adherent in some blends
PropertiesFine hydrophobic Ca salt of stearic/palmitic acids; water-insoluble; less common than Mg stearate
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsIndia, China
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesAlternative where magnesium ions incompatible with active
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

Related substances (Lubricant)

Magnesium stearate · Stearic acid · Sodium stearyl fumarate · Glyceryl behenate · Hydrogenated vegetable oil

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Calcium stearate — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-calcium-stearate.html