Zinc Stearate is a white coloured powder. 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 release agent. Zinc stearate does not contain any electrolyte.
Application:
- Lubricant and thickening agent used to improve texture in cosmetics.
- In paints. as a gloss imparting agent and a grinding agent
- releasing agent and lubricant In plastic & rubber processing.
