Zinc Stearate
Zinc Stearate is Hydrophobic organometallic zinc compound with numerous industrial uses including soaps and plastics. Zinc Stearate is formed by combining stearic acid with zinc oxide. It has white powdery appearance .
| CAS. No. 557-05-1 | Molecular formula C36H70O4Zn | Molecular weight 632.33 g/mol | Structure  |
Application
- Adhesives
- Polymeric coatings
- Paper Industry
- Rubber / Tyre
- Cosmetic
- Pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
Specification
| Technical name | Zinc Stearate |
| Appearance | White to Off-White Powder |
| Zinc Content , % | 10.5 - 11.5 |
| Ash content (% , max.) | 15.5 |
| Melting Point ( °C ) | 115 - 125 |
| Free Fatty Acid ( % , max.) | 1.5 |
| Moisture ( % , max.) | 1.0 |
| Particle size ( % thru 325 mesh) | 99 |