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Keep Your Feed Flowing with Blachford Calcium Stearate!

Blachford's North American Calcium Stearate production facility is Safe Feed/Safe Food (SFSF) certified to manufacture Calcium Stearate Powders and Dispersions, meeting Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements, incorporating HACCP and GMP practices.

All Blachford products are:

  • Non-GMO
  • Pose no risk of BSE
  • Free of chick-edema factor.

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How Can Calcium Stearates Help You?

Blachford provides Calcium Stearate 155V and Calcium Stearate 325V for applications that include…

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Dry Feed Production

Calcium Stearate animal feed applications include anti-caking and waterproofing for Dry Products, such as Premix, Concentrate, VTM (Vitamin, Trace Mineral), Complete Feed, Feed Additive and Feed Packs.

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Pellet Manufacturing

In pelletized feeds, Calcium Stearate acts as a processing lubricant and release agent. It reduces friction and heat buildup in pellet mills, improving throughput. It also helps pellets form cleanly and consistently, reducing energy use while improving quality.

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Salt Blocks

Calcium Stearate serves as a binder, lubricant, and moisture barrier in compressed salt blocks and mineral licks. It promotes uniform compaction, prevents sticking in molds, and provides resistance to moisture uptake — helping blocks retain their shape, hardness, and integrity even in high-humidity environments.

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Global Partner in Agriculture and Animal Feed Production

Blachford has decades of experience providing animal feed additives and food-safe lubricants that support performance:

  • Safe Feed/Safe Food Certified
  • Manufactured in North America
  • Trusted by animal feed producers

Safe Feed/Safe Food Certified

Manufactured in North America

Trusted by animal feed producers worldwide

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Agriculture and Animal Feed FAQs

What are metallic stearates?

Metallic stearates—especially calcium stearate—are “flow and process helpers” made from natural fatty acids. They don’t feed the animals directly, but they make your feed plant run smoother and your pellets more consistent.

What is Safe Feed/Safe Feed (FSC32)?

Safe Feed/Safe Food is a voluntary, independently certified program that establishes comprehensive standards of excellence that go beyond existing regulations to help maximize food and feed safety.

Blachford’s North American Calcium Stearate production facility is Safe Feed/Safe Food certified.

What certifications do Blachford lubricants carry?

In addition to being Safe Feed/Safe Food and ISO certified, our products are NSF-certified and NSF H1 FDA compliant, ensuring safety in animal feed and agricultural applications.

How do Blachford's metallic stearates help feed production?

Blachford's metallic stearates help your feed flow well, prevent machines from getting clogged up, keep moisture away, and help pellets release; keeping production clean and efficient.

Can these solutions support sustainability goals?

Absolutely. Blachford provides sustainable agriculture chemicals and bio-safe additives to help producers reduce environmental impact.

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Can you customize your products to meet individual customer needs?

Yes. Blachford has a proven track record of developing custom-tailored products for our customers. Reach out to us here to tell us what you need!

What industries rely on Blachford’s solutions?

In addition to the Agriculture and Animal Feed industry, Blachford also provides metallic stearates to many diverse industries including food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic.