Main applications of zinc stearate

Zinc Stearate is mainly used as a lubricant and film release agent for styrene resins, urea-formaldehyde resins and amine resins. Also, it has the role of vulcanizing active agent and softening agent in rubber. Zinc Stearate is a chemical type of organic substance C36H70O4Zn, which is a white powder insoluble in water. The following are the main uses and applications of zinc stearate:

It can be used as a non-toxic stabilizer for Polyvinyl Chloride with little initial coloration and good weather resistance. This product is not easy to use independently because it has obvious catalytic reaction to PVC degradation, and the product can change color rapidly after a period of time. Cadmium soap is used for general soft products. The amount of this product is not easy to be too large, but with epoxy compounds and phosphorous ester can be used together to increase appropriately.

It can also be used as styrene resin containing polyethylene, ABS and SAN resin lubricant and transparent products as a film release agent. In the rubber industry, this product can be used as a glue lubricant and diaphragm agent (anti-stick agent). In addition. It is also used as a textile polishing agent, paint polishing agent and cosmetic flavoring.

Metal soap powder. Used to create fragrant powder, powder cake, etc. It is mainly used as a binder for fragrance powders to increase the adhesion of the powder in the skin. Zinc stearate is light and soft, and is added to powdered cosmetics that is covered with other powders, making the fragrance powder easily permeable to water. The addition amount is generally 5-15%.

Anti-foaming agent. Light and heat stabilizer. Paint Smoothing Agent and abrasive agent. Small foot dry lubricant and isolating agent. Stabilizer, release agent and lubricant for plastic products. Water repellents for concrete, brown asbestos, paper and fabrics. Used in cosmetics and ointments.