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    Zinc Stearate

    Zinc Stearate in Tradeasia

    IUPAC Name

    Zinc Octadecanoate

    Cas Number

    557-05-1

    HS Code

    29157090

    Formula

    Zn(C18H35O2)2

    Industry

    Rubber

    Basic Info

    Appearance

    Fine White Powder

    Common Names

    Zinc Octadecanoate; Zinc Distearate; Dermarone

    Packaging

    25 Kg Jerrycan

    Brief Overview

    Zinc stearate or "zinc soap" is a zinc salt of stearic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid. It is a white solid that repels water. Zinc stearate is one of the important ionic surfactants of metal soaps.

     

    Manufacturing Process

    Three methods are used to produce zinc distearate:

    1) Double Decomposition Method

    - generates wastewater

    2) Direct Transformation Process

    3) Fusion Process

    Plastic and Rubber Industry

    - used as a lubricant and release or powdering agent

     

    Polymer Industry

    - functions as an acid scavenger and processing aid in certain polyolefin applications

     

    Paper Industry

    -  improves the abrasiveness of sandpapers

     

    Paint and Coatings Industry

    - acts as a matting agent

     

    Construction Industry

    - powdered zinc stearate is utilized as hydrophobic agents for plasters

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