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Pratham Stearchem Zinc Stearate

Pratham Stearchem Zinc Stearate is a white colored poweder. It is insoluble in water, but dissolves well in aromatic compounds like benzene and chlorinated hydrocarbons on heating. In fact, zinc stearate repels water (hydrophobic). It is the zinc salt of stearic acid. It is insoluble in alcohol and ethers. It is a very powerful mold resease agent. Zinc stearate does not contain any electrolyte. Zinc stearate is used in the pharmaceutical industry and the cosmetic products like face powder to improve the smoothness and adhesion. It is used in paint industry as a gloss imparting agent and a grinding agent. In plastic and rubber processing, zinc stearate is ued as a releasing agent and lubricant which can be easily incorporated. It is used as as a metal release agent in rubber, polyurethane and polyester processing system.

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Gloss Enhancer, Grinding Aid, Intermediate

Chemical Family: Stearates, Zinc Salts

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    CASE Ingredients Functions
    Molecular Formula
    Zn (C17H35COO)2

    Applications & Uses

    Suggested Applications
    • In cosmetics like face powder & pharmaceuticals to improve properties of smoothness & adhesion.
    • In paints.
    • In plastic & rubber processing.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    White Powder
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Molecular Weight631
    Specific Gravity1.095
    Moisturemax. 0.1%
    Melting Point120 (+/- 5)°C
    Bulk Density 0.2 (+/- 0.03)g/cc
    Particle Size-200Mesh
    Zinc Content(as ZnO )13.0 to 15.5%
    Puritymin. 99.0%
    Free Fatty Acidmax. 1.0%
    Ash Content0.5%

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packing
    • 25 Kg. HDPE bags with LDPE liners