CAS 557-05-1
Zinc Stearate in Kenya
CAS 557-05-1C36H70O4Zn632.3 g/mol
Zinc Stearate is a versatile compound primarily used as a lubricant and release agent in various industrial applications. Known for its excellent properties, it prevents sticking and clumping, enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Commonly used in rubber and plastic processing, Zinc Stearate also acts as a stabilizer and filler in paints and coatings. It finds significant applications in the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food packaging industries due to its unique characteristics and compatibility with various formulations.
Main applicationLubricant in rubber processing — prevents sticking during manufacturing.
Zinc Stearate is crucial in various industries due to its multifunctional properties, allowing for smoother processing in rubber and plastics while ensuring quality in paints and cosmetics. Its role as an additive in pharmaceuticals further highlights its importance across the manufacturing spectrum, making it a valuable product for many procurement officers.
Also known as
- Zinc bis(octadecanoate)
- Zinc distearate
- Zn Stearate
- Octadecanoic acid zinc salt
- Hydense
- Hytech
- Mathe
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 kg bags.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 557-05-1
- Chemical formula
- C36H70O4Zn
- Molecular weight
- 632.3 g/mol
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- White powder
- Density
- 1.1 g/cm³
- Density
- 1.1 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 130 °C
- Solubility
- Insoluble in water, alcohol, and ether; soluble in benzene
- pH
- Neutral
Zinc Stearate is a zinc salt of octadecanoic acid, characterized by its high molecular weight of 632.3 g/mol. It appears as a white powder, with a density of approximately 1.1 g/cm³, making it denser than water. This compound is primarily insoluble in water, alcohol, and ether, though it dissolves in benzene. Its melting point ranges around 130 °C (266 °F), indicating thermal stability for various applications. When ordering, buyers should specify the desired pack size (typically 25 kg) and ensure the grade is appropriate for their intended use, whether for rubber, plastics, or cosmetics.
Delivery
Zinc Stearate in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Lubricant in rubber processing — prevents sticking during manufacturing.
- Release agent in plastic molding — facilitates the easy removal of finished products.
- Stabilizer in coatings — enhances durability and performance of paint applications.
- Filler in cosmetics — contributes to texture and consistency in beauty products.
- Additive in pharmaceuticals — assists in the formulation of tablets and powders.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Reduces friction in manufacturing — enhances operational efficiency in production lines.
- Prevents sticking in rubber and plastic applications — ensures smoother processing and better product quality.
- Improves the consistency of coatings — contributes to a uniform finish in paints.
- Enhances the texture of cosmetic products — allows for a significant improvement in feel and application.
- Facilitates tablet manufacturing in pharmaceuticals — improves flow properties of powders, aiding in production processes.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Zinc Stearate in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Zinc Stearate in Kenya is 557-05-1. Its chemical formula is C36H70O4Zn, with a molecular weight of 632.3 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Zinc Stearate in Kenya?
Zinc Stearate in Kenya is also referred to as Zinc bis(octadecanoate), Zinc distearate, Zn Stearate, Octadecanoic acid zinc salt, Hydense and Hytech. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Zinc Stearate in Kenya is supplied?
Zinc Stearate in Kenya is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Zinc Stearate in Kenya look like?
Zinc Stearate in Kenya is described as white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Zinc Stearate in Kenya used for?
Common applications include lubricant in rubber processing — prevents sticking during manufacturing., release agent in plastic molding — facilitates the easy removal of finished products., stabilizer in coatings — enhances durability and performance of paint applications., filler in cosmetics — contributes to texture and consistency in beauty products. and additive in pharmaceuticals — assists in the formulation of tablets and powders.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Zinc Stearate in Kenya?
Zinc Stearate in Kenya is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents and Paints, Coatings & Inks sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Zinc Stearate in Kenya available in?
Available in 25 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 11178pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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