Difference between revisions of "Zinc stearate"

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Description

Soft, fine, white, waxy powder. Zinc stearate normally occurs as a mixture of the zinc oxide with zinc salts of stearic and palmitic acids. It is used in cosmetic and lacquer as a flatting agent. It is also used as a lubricant on the surface of rubbers and as a release agent on plastic molds. Zinc stearate has also found uses as a waterproofing agent for concrete, rock wool, paper, and textiles.

Synonyms and Related Terms

octadecanoic acid zinc salt

FTIR

Risks

Combustible. Flash point = 277C
ThermoFisher: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in benzene. Insoluble in water, alcohol, ether.

Composition	ZnC36H70O4
CAS	557-05-1
Melting Point	130 C
Density	1.1 g/ml
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 632.33

Resources and Citations

The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9965

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+* Combustible.  Flash point = 277C
+* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC611515000&productDescription=ZINC+STEARATE+500GR&vendorId=VN00033901&countryCode=US&language=en SDS]
+== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
 Soluble in benzene.  Insoluble in water, alcohol, ether.
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-== Hazards and Safety ==
+==Resources and Citations==
-Combustible.  Flash point = 277C
-LINK: [http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0987.html International Chemical Safety Card]
-== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996  Comment: entry 9965