Product Name:

Zinc Stearate (Demarone)

WCode:

26-008

CAS No.

557-05-1

Molecular Formula:

Zn(C18H35O2)2

Formula Weight:

632.2

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State

Various form of white solid without odor

Melting Point

120-130°C

Specific Gravity

1.095

Solubility in Water

Insoluble in cold water

PH

6.5-7.5 in slurry

Autoignition

790°C

NFPA Ratings

Health: 0; Flammability: 1; Reactivity:0

Flash Point

276°C

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

 

 

Applications

Zinc Stearate is used as a stabilizer for plastics with co-stabilizer of Ba-Cd soap. It is also used as a plasticizer in plastic industry as well as in cosmetics. It is used as a flatting and sanding agent in lacquers, coatings & inks. It is applied in tablet manufacturing. It is used as a drying lubricant and dusting agent for rubbers. It is used as a catalyst in chemical synthesis. It is used as a waterproofing additive in concrete, rockwool, textiles and paper.

 

Sales Specification

Appearance

White powder

Ash as ZnO

12.5%-14.0%

Moisture

0.00% - 1.00%

Free Fatty Acid

0.0%-1.0%

Fineness thru 200 mesh

95.0%-100.0%

 

 

Packing

In 50 LBS paper bag