FACI.

Guaranteed Quality, Respect for the Environment

FACI Group is a global company

which still retains its family
owned status. This assures
focus and commitment on cost
competitiveness, prompt
decisions, resiliency to
economic cycles and
allows flexibility in
adapting a business
model that follows the
evolving market needs
without compromising
either quality or the
fundamental values of
sustainable
business.

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FACI Group has had deep roots in the bio based
economy since its foundation. All FACI products
and processes comply with the latest standards of
sustainability and are sourced from renewable feedstock.
Calcium Stearate
TYPICAL TYPICAL SIEVE RESIDUE
MELTING FREE FATTY MOISTURE
OXIDE SOLUBLE BULK % MAX Description
POINT ACIDS SALTS DENSITY
% % % 200 325
GRADE °C % max max max g/l mesh mesh

S 150-160 9.2-10 1 3 0.1 ≤260 1 - Typical particle

>400
size
High density
S (High Density) 150-160 9.2-10 1 3 0.1 - -
≤260
grade

Finer particle size

SW 150-160 9.2-10 1 3 0.1 - 1
≤260
Typical particle size,
BS 165-175 10-11 0.5 3 0.1 1 -
≤230
Higher oxide
Finer particle size,
DW 145-155 9.2-10.0 0.5 3 0.1 - 0.1 Better thermal

>400
stability
High density
DW (HighDensity) 145-155 9.2-10.0 0.5 3 0.1 - -
≤230
grade
Finer particle size,
WLC 145-155 9.2-9.8 0.5 3 0.1 - 0.1 Superior thermal

>400
stability
High density
WLC (HighDensity) 145-155 9.2-9.8 0.5 3 0.1 - - grade

SP 145-160 9.2-10.0 1 3 0.1 400-600 non dusting microbeads Non dusting

Non dusting,
PLC 145-160 9.2-10.0 0.5 3 0.1 400-600 non dusting microbeads Better thermal
stability
Pharma
EPH - 9.0-10.3 - 4 0.1 - - -
≤260
grade

E 145-160 9.0-10.5 1.5 4 0.1 1 - Food grade

EW 145-160 9.0-10.5 1.5 4 0.1 ≤260 - 1 Food grade

Finer particle size

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 The continuous desire and
propensity for finding the best
balance between quality, competitiveness
and sustainability is the driver of our
daily activities and has existed in the
company’s culture since its
foundation.

Zinc Stearate
TYPICAL
MELTING OXIDE
FREE FATTY MOISTURE SOLUBLE BULK SIEVE RESIDUE
POINT ACIDS SALTS % MAX Description
DENSITY
% % % 200 325
GRADE °C % max max max g/l mesh mesh
Typical particle
TM 118-122 13.5-14.2 1 1 0.1 260-360 0.5 - size
Typical particle
TW 118-122 13.5-14.2 1 1 0.1 260-360 - 1 size

Typical particle size,

TB 118-128 16.0-18.0 0.5 1 0.1 - 0.5 - High oxide
Typical particle
TMD 118-122 13.5-14.2 1 1 0.1 260-360 0.5 - size

SP 118-122 13.5-14.2 1 1 0.1 450-600 non dusting microbeads Non dusting

Pharma
EPH - 12.5-14.0 - - 0.1 260-360 0.5 - grade

Magnesium Stearate
TYPICAL
MELTING OXIDE
FREE FATTY MOISTURE BULK SIEVE RESIDUE
POINT ACIDS % MAX Description
DENSITY
% % 200 325
GRADE °C % max max
g/l
mesh mesh

S 130-145 7.2-8.0 1.5 4 140-180 2 - Typical particle

size
Finer particle
SW 130-145 7.2-8.0 1.5 4 140-200 - 1 size

Non dusting
SP 140-160 7.2-8.0 - 4 400-600 non dusting microbeads grade

EPH - 6.65-8.3 - 4 - - - Pharma

grade
Food
E - 6.8-8.3 2 4 - - - grade

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Sodium Stearate
TYPICAL
MELTING SULPHATED FREE FATTY SIEVE RESIDUE Description
MOISTURE BULK
POINT ASHES ACIDS % MAX
DENSITY
% 100
GRADE °C % % max g/l mesh

APS 210-220 - 2 max 2 200-260 0.5

APT 210-220 - 2 max 2 200-320 0.5 Tallow like

APH - - - 2 200-320 0.5

Food
E 210-220 - 1.5 max 2 200-320 1 grade

Potassium Stearate
TYPICAL
MELTING FREE FATTY MOISTURE SULPHATED SIEVE RESIDUE Description
OXIDE BULK
POINT ACIDS ASH % MAX
DENSITY
% % 60
GRADE °C % max max % g/l mesh
Typical particle
APS 210 - 2 2 27-29.5 200-350 - size

E 210 13-16.2 2 2 - 200-350 30 Food

grade

Laurate Others
TYPICAL
MELTING OXIDE FREE FATTY METAL BULK SIEVE RESIDUE
POINT ACIDS MOISTURE CONTENT ASH % MAX Description
DENSITY
% % 200 325
GRADE °C % max max % % g/l mesh mesh
Typical particle
Calcium Laurate 160-170 12.7-13.2 1.5 3 - - - 1 - size
Finer particle
Zinc Laurate 125-135 - 2 1 13.5-15.2 17-19 140-250 - 1 size

Zinc Laurate SP 125-135 - 2 1 13.5-15.2 17-19 450-600 non dusting microbeads Non dusting

Polymer Additives: mainly used as lubricant and mould release agent for Rubber - ABS- Polycarbonate-Polyamide

MELTING IODINE ACID SAP. HYDROXYL COLOUR LOVIBOND

POINT VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE MOISTURE 5” 1/4 Description

gl2/100g mgKOH/g % R Y
GRADE °C max max mgKOH/g mgKOH/g max max max

PEDS AP 46-52 1 2 175-185 105-135 0.5 5 35

PETS AP 58-65 1 5 188-202 ≤35 0.5 4 25
PETS APS - 1 2.0 188-202 ≤12 0.3 4 25 Low HV

PETS AHS - 1 1.5 188-202 ≤25 0.3 4 25 High stability

PETS ATHS - 1 1.5 190-197 ≤25 0.3 4 25 Tallow like

Microbeads, flakes, pastilles and molten

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 The keys of our success are
continuous technical deve-
lopment, close attention to the
quality standards of our chemicals
and their production process, an
open-minded approach to local
and international markets, a close
cooperation with our customers
and adhering to a long-term
business view which goes beyond
a generation.
Calcium-Zinc Stearate

SIEVE RESIDUE Description

ASHES FREE FATTY ACIDS MOISTURE % MAX

% % 200
GRADE % max max mesh

55/45 Blend 11.2-12.2 1 2 1 Typical particle

size

Liquid Stearates Dispersions

TYPICAL SIEVE RESIDUE Description

DRY CONTENT BULK DENSITY % MAX

GRADE % 325
g/l mesh

Fluocast AT 49-51 1000-1050 0.1 Tallow like

Fluocast FG1 23.5-36.0 1000-1050 0.1

Fluocast FG2 36.5-50.0 1000-1050 0.1

Mono, Di and Triglycerides

MONO FREE ACID MELTING COLOUR LOVIBOND Description

IODINE SOAPS
GLYCERIDES GLYCEROL VALUE POINT 5” 1/4

% mgKOH/g gl2/100g R Y
GRADE % max max max °C % max max
Low mono glyceride
GMS AP 40 40 min 2 2 2 55-60 - 6 40 grade
Low mono glyceride
GMS AT 40 40 min 2 2 2 57-62 - 6 40 grade tallow like
Medium mono
GMS AP 50 50 min 2 2 2 56-60 - 6 40 glyceride grade

Medium mono glyceride

GMO AP - 3 2 70-90 - - 15 80 grade from Oleic Acid

GMO E 35-52 6 6 58-80 - - 15 80 Food Grade

Diglyceride
GDO AP - 3 2 78-100 - - 15 80 from Oleic Acid

GMS AP/SE 40 min 2 2 2 56-60 4-6 6 40 Self emulsifying

Self emulsifying
GMS AT/SE 40 min 2 2 2 56-60 4-6 6 40 Tallow like

GMS E 40 min 7 6 - - - - - Food Grade

Food grade
GMS SE E 40 min 7 6 - - 4-6 - - Self emulsifying
Pharma
GMS EPH Type l - 6 3 3 - - 6 40 grade
Pharma
GMS EPH Type II 40-55 6 3 3 - - 6 40 grade

Microbeads, flakes, pastilles and molten

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 FACI is a global Group of Companies, active in the
production and marketing of bio based (oleo) chemical
additives since 1943.

Regulations

JHOSPA
Kosher

E470b
E470a
Halal

JPXIII
CHP
USP

NSF
FCC
NF
EP

BP

Calcium Stearate
S
SW
BS
DW
WLC
SP
PLC
Eur-Phar
E
EW
Calcium Laurate
Magnesium Stearate
S
SP
Eur-Phar
E
SW
Zinc Stearate
TM
TMD
TW
TB
SP
Eur-Phar
Zinc Laurate
Sodium Stearate
APT
APS
APH
E
Potassium Stearate
E
APS
Calcium/Zinc Stearate
Calcium/Zinc Stearate 55:45 blend

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Regulations

JHOSPA
Kosher
Halal

JPXIII

E470
E471
USP

FCC
NF
EP
Mono, Di and Triglycerides
GMS AP40
GMS AT40
GMS AP50
GMS AP/SE
GMS AT/SE
GMO AP
GMO E
GDO AP
GMS E
GMS SE E
GMS EPH Type I
GMS EPH Type II
Pentaerythritol Esters
PEDS AP
PETS AP
PETS APS
PETS AHS
PETS ATHS
PEDS AT
PETS Y850
Ethylene Glycol Esters
EGDS AP
EGDS AT
EGDP
Others
CETS AP
CETS AT
Stearates Liquid Dispersions FACI L series - Regulations
Floucast AT
Food Contact Approval

Fluocast FG1
Fluocast FG2
by EU Law

JHOSPA
Kosher
Halal

FACI L100
FACI L 102
FACI L107
FACI L201
FACI L329
FACI L349
FACI L347
FACI L348
FACI L348A
FACI L521
FACI L522
FACI L611
FACI L612
FACI L614
FACI L626
FACI L651
FACI L711
FACI L751

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 Lubricants / Additives - General Table
FUNCTION

Lubricant Effect in PVC Melting

Transparent Physical
Product* Chemical Composition Range
Internal External Articles Form
(°C)
L100 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol • Solid 62-70
L102 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources (with tallow composition) • Solid 67.5-70.5
L107 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources • Solid 67-72
L201 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources Solid 54-64
L329 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources • Solid 46-52
L349 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources Solid 58-65
LUBRICANTS - ANTISTATICS

L347 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources Solid 62-68
L348 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources Solid ≥ 60
L521 Linear Solid Fatty Acids Ester from vegetable sources Solid 51-57
L522 Linear Solid Fatty Acids Ester from vegetable sources (with tallow composition) Solid 51-60
L611 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources • Solid 55-60
L612 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources (with tallow composition) • Solid 57-62
L614 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources • Liquid -
L626 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources • Liquid -
L651 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources • Solid 56-60
L711 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources with strong antistatic effect • Solid 65-70
L751 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources • Solid 65-70

ALL FACI products are REACH registered or preregistered

* Other products are available, for the full FACI L product list please refer to a FACI representative or to L series brochures

Lubricants and Additives for Plastic Applications

PET/PBT
PC/ABS

PMMA
U-PVC
P-PVC
FUNCTION Product* Chemical Composition

ABS

PA
PC
PE
PP
PS
L100 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol
L102 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources (with tallow composition)
L107 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources
L201 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources
L329 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources
LUBRICANTS - ANTISTATICS

L349 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources

L347 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources
L348 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources
L521 Linear Solid Fatty Acids Ester from vegetable sources
L522 Linear Solid Fatty Acids Ester from vegetable sources (with tallow composition)
L611 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources
L612 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources (with tallow composition)
L614 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources
L626 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources
L651 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources
L711 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources with strong antistatic effect
L751 Fatty Acids Ester of Polyol from vegetable sources

ALL FACI products are REACH registered or preregistered

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Personal Care: oil in water emulsifier, pearling agent in shampoos

MELTING IODINE ACID SAP. HYDROXYL COLOUR LOVIBOND Description

POINT VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE 5” 1/4

gI2/100g mgKOH/g R Y
GRADE °C max max mgKOH/g mgKOH/g max max

EGDS AP 60-70 0.75 3 195-215 ≤15 3 20

EGDS AT - 0.75 3 190-200 ≤10 3 20
≤10
Tallow like

EGDP 67-72 1 1 - 5 20

Product available liquid in tanks or in non dusting form: microbeads and pastilles

Other Esters

IODINE FREE FATTY SAP. COLOUR LOVIBOND Description

MOISTURE
VALUE ACIDS VALUE 5” 1/4

gI2/100g R Y
GRADE % max % mgKOH/g max max

CETS AP ≤0.5 1 ≤0.8 105-115 3 15

CETS AT ≤0.5 1 ≤0.8 102-110 3 15 Tallow like

Product available in non dusting form: microbeads, flakes, pastilles and molten

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Other products With its seven manufacturing locations (four in Europe,
two in the Far East and one in USA), FACI Group is a
available from main supplier of non-toxic stearates, esters, oleochemi-
the FACI Group cals and additives to a multitude of companies opera-
ting in different industries around the world. Our main
chemistry has been traditionally focused on products
derived from stearic acid, both of animal and vegetable
origin. While this business continues to be the core
activity of our Group, the acquisition of existing
production units in Europe and the USA has considerably
increased the portfolio of both our chemicals and our
customers.
Our growth has always been driven by a forward-
thinking attitude, backed up by a strong technical,
marketing and development ethos which is associated
with a close cooperation with our customers

Products availability:

FACI S.p.A. - Carasco - Italy

Fatty acid, glycerine and their derivatives, metallic
soaps and their dispersions, esters, stearamides and
epoxydized soya bean oil. Stearic acid and derivatives
available on both animal and vegetable basis.

FACI Metalest, S.L.U. - Zaragoza - Spain

Fatty acid derivatives, metallic soaps, their dispersions
and liquid fatty acids esters.
FACI UK Chemicals Ltd - Knowsley - UK
Fatty acid derivatives predominantly metallic soaps.
FACI Asia Pacific Pte Ltd - Jurong Island - Singapore
Fatty acid derivatives predominantly metallic soaps
and their dispersions, fatty acids esters.
FACI Chemicals (Zhangjiagang) Co., Ltd - Jiangsu
Province - PRC
Fatty acid derivatives predominantly metallic soaps and
esters.
eChem Ltd - Leeds - UK
Fatty acid derivatives, metallic soaps dispersions and
esters.
American eChem, Inc. - Lufkin TX - USA
Fatty acid derivatives predominantly metallic soaps
dispersions.
Applications

POLYOLEFINS PP-LLDPE

POLYESTERS SMC-BMC

MINERAL COATING
PHARMACEUTICAL
POLYCARBONATE

FOOD AND FEED

OTHER PLASTICS
POLYOLEFINS PE

FIRE-FIGHTING
POLYSTYRENE

METALLURGY
PC-ABS BLEND

LUBRICANTS
STABILISERS

DETERGENT
POLYAMIDE

ADHESIVES
ABRASIVES

COSMETIC
BUILDING
RUBBER

PAINTS
PAPER
PVC

ABS
PRODUCT
Stearic Acid
Oleic Acid
Glycerine
Aluminum Stearate
Calcium Stearate DW-WLC
Calcium Stearate S
Calcium Stearate SP
Magnesium Stearate
Sodium Stearate
Zinc Stearate TM-TMD-TW-EPH
Zinc Stearate SP
Fluocast
Fluozinc
Fluowax
Sodium Oleate
Canastol
Edistol
Lithium Stearate
Potassium Stearate
Potassium Myristate
Magnesium Myristate
Calcium Laurate Zinc Laurate
Calcium 12 H St.- Zinc 12 H Stearate
Glycerilmonostearate (GMS)
GMS/SE
Glycerildistearate (GDS)
Glycerilmonooleate (GMO)
Glycerilmonooleate (GMO E)
Pentaerythritol Esters
Ethyleneglycoldistearate (EGDS)
Ethyleneglycolmonostearate (EGMS)
Cetyl Stearate
EBS SP-N
EBS W-WH
Epoxol
The information contained in this publication is based on the present state of our knowledge and experience, given
without obligation.
The product properties given in the publication are not specifications.
Our technical advice and recommendations, whether verbal, in writing, or by way of trials, are given for information
purposes without commitment. The customer is strongly advised, due to the many outside influences which may affect
the product use and application, to carry out his or her own testing and trials.

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 American eChem, Inc.
Texas USA
FACI US DISTRIBUTION LLC
Production sites

Texas USA
Commercial offices
Corporate Headquarters

eChem Ltd
Leeds UK
FACI UK CHEMICALS Ltd
Merseyside UK
FACI METALEST, S.L.U.
Zaragoza Spain
Paris France
Italy FACI S.p.A.
AMBROGIO PAGANI Carasco - GE
Bergamo Italy Italy FACI Corporate
Carasco - GE

FACI ASIA PACIFIC Pte Ltd

Singapore Singapore

FACI CHEMICALS
(ZHANGJIAGANG) Co., Ltd
Jiangsu China
With seven fully owned
manufacturing units:
• Carasco (Italy)

• Zaragoza (Spain)

• Knowsley (UK)

• Leeds (UK)

• Jurong Island (Singapore)

• Zhangjiagang (China)

• Lufkin (USA)

The FACI Group today is a

leading supplier of
• Non toxic metallic soaps and
dispersions

• Fatty esters and a wide range of

oleochemicals derived additives

To a large variety of
industries WORLD WIDE
I SSUE 2019/09 [email protected]