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ZINC STEARATE
DESCRIPTION
 Zinc Stearate is produced and supplied in a number grades – Ordinary, Laq and Wettable. It is a fine white powder, with a slightly greasy texture. It is completely insoluble in water, low molecular weight alcohols, esters and ketones, and is only slightly soluble in aromatic substances. It is acknowledged to be completely non-toxic. The product is packed in 25kg multi-ply paper sacks or 500 kg bulk bags.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
 Zinc Stearate has a large number of industrial applications –

Ordinary Grade

  • As a non-toxic stabiliser in PVC, usually in conjunction with Calcium Stearate
  • As a lubricant in the production and processing of polyolefins
  • As a mould release agent for polyester, melamine, urea and phenolic resins
  • As a flatting agent in paint

Laq Grade

  • As a flatting agent in paint
  • As a component in the rubber vulcanising process

Wettable Grade

  • As an anti-tack agent in rubber processing

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
C.A.S. number : 557 – 05 - 1
Chemical Formula : Zn(C17H35COO)2
Theoretical Molecular Weight (Mw) : 605
Synonyms :

Further properties of this product are contained in the detailed product specification, available upon request. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) containing recommended safe handling procedures is also available.



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ALMSTABS
DIBASIC LEAD PHOSPHITE
DIBASIC LEAD STEARATE
ASSAY FLUXES
CALCIUM STEARATE
LEAD DIOXIDE
TRIBASIC LEAD SULPHATE
BASIC LEAD CARBONATE
ASSAY LITHARGE
RED LEAD
ZINC STEARATE
BASIC LEAD SULPHATE
DIBASIC LEAD PHTHALATE
NORMAL LEAD STEARATE
GOLD FREE LITHARGE
CALCINE LITHARGE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE