Zinc stearate is a salt of octadecanoic acid used primarily as a releasing agent and lubricant. It is commonly employed in the manufacture of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and lacquers, and also serves as a waterproofing agent and heat stabilizer.
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CAS 557-05-1
Potassium stearate
metallic soap as lubricating agent
Barium stearate
Heat stabilizer
Stearic acid, lead salt
stabilizer and lubricant additive
Calstar
lubricant and stabilizer in plastics
Diethylzinc
Chemical intermediate and catalyst
Ethylamine hydrochloride
production of resins and rubber latex
2-Bromopropene
Chemical intermediate for synthesis
2-chloropropene
Intermediate in organic synthesis
zinc bis(octadecanoate)
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