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Hummel Croton Zinc Stearate

Hummel Croton Zinc Stearate is used in tablet manufacturing, in cosmetic and pharmaceutical powders and ointments, as a flatting and sanding agent in lacquers, as a drying lubricant and dusting agent for rubber, waterproofing agent for concrete, rockwool, paper and textiles.

Chemical Name: Zinc Stearate

Features: Excellent Lubricity

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
557-05-1
RTEC Number
ZH 5200000
Molecular formula
Zn(C₁₈H₃₅O₂)₂
EC No.
209-151-9

Features & Benefits

Base Chemicals Features

Applications & Uses

Base Chemicals End Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting point120.0°C-
Molecular Weight632.3--
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Zinc Oxide12.5 - 14.0--
Free Fatty Acid0.4--
Alkalies & Alkaline Earthmax. 1.0ppm-
Arsenic Contentmax. 1.5ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm-
Cadmium Contentmax. 15ppm-
Fatty Acid Solidification Temp54+°C-
Water Solublesmax. 0.5ppm-
Alcohol SolublesNone--
Ether SolublesNone--
Moisture Contentmax. 0.5ppm-
pH (Moistened Litmus paper)Neutral--

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

200 lb. Drum

Storage & Handling

Handling
  • Mechanical exhaust requirement.
  • Keep containers sealed.
  • Store in cool, dry place.
  • Avoid strong oxidizers.
  • Since no exposure limit has been determined by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m3.
  • This product may be subject to SARA 313 reporting requirements (Zn: 10.34%).
Shipping

Proper Shipping Name - Zinc Stearate