Zinc Stearate
Zinc Stearate Properties
Zinc stearate is a metal soap required in various sectors and is a material used in different industries. Our company, Melos A.Ş., follows international standards during its production processes. You can benefit from our after-sales service by choosing our company's quality products. Don't forget to visit our website and contact us.
Zinc Stearate Usage Areas
Zinc stearate, which appears as a white powder, is insoluble in water. When exposed to heat and mixed with strong mineral acids, it decomposes into zinc sulfates, for example, stearic acid. It can also be used in plastic and mechanical engineering for the production of rubber, paint, and ink. Zinc stearate is also found in lubricants as a lubricating agent. Zinc stearate, which has a heat-stabilizing property, is especially used as a mold release agent and accelerator. It is used in water-based paints to reveal many beneficial properties. Examples include increasing transparency, preventing foaming, acting as a stabilizer, and enabling fast drying. It can provide much faster drying performance by increasing sensitivity. It also acts as a water-repellent agent in water-based inks. In textile products, it increases hydrophobicity with its water-repellent property. This property makes it one of the chemicals needed in the polishing sector. Zinc stearate is used as a stabilizer in plastics. As well as being used in the cosmetics industry, it is also used as a plasticizer in the plastics industry. It is preferred in varnishes and coating materials due to its water-repellent property and anti-corrosion effect. It acts as a leveling and matting agent in inks. Used in tablet production, zinc stearate is used as a drying and dusting agent during the processing of rubber. Used as a catalyst in chemical syntheses, zinc stearate is also found in building materials such as concrete and rock wool, making it a highly needed chemical in the construction sector. It is used in the textile and paper industries for its waterproofing property.
