TECHNICAL INFORMATION
ZINC STEARATE
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION : Zn (C17H35COO)2

SPECIFICATIONS :

APPEARANCE
WHITE FINE POWDER
MELTING POINT 120 - 124° C
MOISTURE CONTENT 1 - 4%
ASH CONTENT 12.5 - 14.0 % of Zn0
METAL CONTENT 10.0 - 12.0 % of Zn
FREE FATTY ACID CONTENT 1.0 % MAX.
BULK DENSITY 0.15 - 0.20 Kg / Lit


PROPERTIES / APPLICATIONS :-
Zinc Stearate improves the early colour when used in PVC and additionally gives good lubricating action . When incorporated in PVC, Zinc Stearate is not used alone but principally combined with Barium - Cadmium or Calcium stabilisers . Care should be taken not to use too high a dosage of Zinc Stearate , although the early colour improves , the heat stability may decrease . The addition of an epoxy plasticiser will also assist in improving the heat stability.

Zinc Stearate also find uses in :-

1. Polystyrene and A.B.S. as lubricant and / or dispersant .

2. The paint industry as a matting agent / grinding agent .

3. The rubber industry as an anti blocking agent.

4. Pharmaceutical Formulations

5. Cosmetic Industry

DOSAGE :-
The recommended levels of Zinc Stearate are between 0.1 and 0.5 phr depending on the application.

PACKING :-
25 KG NET IN HDPE Woven Bags lined with HM Liners

STORAGE :-
UNDER DRY CONDITIONS AND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE .

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