stearic acid zinc

Zinc Stearate Zn (C17H35COO)2 product information:
Zinc Stearate [CH3(CH2)16COO]2Zn is a white powder. It is insoluble in water, but dissolves well in aromatic compounds such as benzene and chlorinated hydrocarbons on heating. In fact, zinc stearate repels water (hydrophobic). These are stearic acid zinc salts. It is insoluble in alcohol and ether. It is a very powerful mold resease agent. Zinc stearate does not contain any electrolytes.

Zinc stearate is used in the pharmaceutical industries and cosmetic products such as facial powders to improve softness and adhesion. It is used in the paint industry as a conveying gloss agent and a grinding agent.

In plastics and rubber processing, zinc stearate is used as a releasing agent and lubricant that can be easily mixed. It is used as a release agent in rubber metal, polyurethane and polyester processing systems.