Zinc stearate is a fine white powder obtained from zinc oxide and stearic acid. It is widely used in the rubber, plastic and cosmetic industries due to its excellent lubricating, anti-caking and stabilizing properties.
Application
Plastic industry
Acts as a lubricant, stabilizer and release agent in plastics processing.
Rubber industry
Used as a lubricant and release agent in rubber production.
Cosmetics industry
Used in formulas for skin soothing properties and as an anti-caking agent.
Paints
Serves as a stabilizer and matting agent in paints