Pratham Stearchem-Zinc Stearate

Zinc Stearate is zinc salt of stearic acid by Pratham Stearchem. It acts as a gloss imparting agent and a grinding agent. It repels water (hydrophobic) and appears as a white colored powder. It is insoluble in water, but dissolves well in aromatic compounds like benzene and chlorinated hydrocarbons on heating. Zinc Stearate is insoluble in alcohol as well as in ethers and does not contain any electrolyte.