Zinc Stearate By Valour Impex

Zinc stearate with molecular formula Zn(C18H35O2)2 is a zinc soap that repels water. It is popular as the most powerful mold release agent among all metal soaps. It is characterized with hydrophobic effect and no electrolyte property. Its chemical properties are insolubility in polar solvents such as alcohol, ether and solubility in aromatic hydrocarbons e.g. benzene and chlorinated hydrocarbons when heated.


Zinc stearate is variedly used in various areas that include:

* As a releasing agent and lubricant in the plastics and rubber industry
* As a synergic stabilizer for Ba/Cd and Pb stabilizer systems
* As a gloss imparting agent in paint industry
* As a metal release agent in rubber, polyurethane and polyester processing system
* As a die release agent in powder metallurgy
* As a chief ingredient in "fanning powder", used by magicians performing card manipulation to decrease the friction between the cards