Calcium stearate is carboxylate of calcium that is found in some lubricants and surfactants. It is a white waxy powder. ==Production and occurrence== Calcium stearate is produced by heating stearic acid, a fatty acid, and calcium oxide: It is also the main component of soap scum, a white solid that forms when soap is mixed with hard water. Unlike ...
Used in the preparation of tablets as a lubricant for tablet machinery and to keep powder mixtures flowing. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Definitions: 1. a soap used in the preparation of tablets as a lubricant for tablet machinery and to keep powder mixtures flowing.
[n] - an insoluble calcium salt of stearic acid and palmitic acid