ZINC STEARATE

CHARACTERISTICS : Zinc stearate is a commonly used compound also known stearate of zinc.

It is white colored hydrophobic powder having stearic acid smell

DENSITY

• 1.095

MELTING POINT

• 130 ^OC

SOLUBILITY

• It is soluble in common solvents upon heating
• Insoluble in ether, alcohol and water

EFFECTS

• It catches fire easily
• non toxic

PREPARATION

• It is prepared by the reaction of sodium stearate on zinc sulfate solution

USES

• It is used in dusting powders, lacquers, ointments, lubricants, filling agent, antifoam agent
• Also used as heat and light stabilizers, medicine, paint making, rubber making.
• This chemical compound is used in following cosmetics:
• High quality talcum powder, compact powder, cold cream, make up foundation, lotion, eye shadow, highlighter, prickly heat powder, shampoo and vanishing cream.