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Mittal Pigments (Mittal Group) Zinc stearate

Mittal Pigments (Mittal Group) Zinc stearate is a zinc soap that repels water. It is insoluble in polar solvents such as alcohol and ether but soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons, e.g. benzene and chlorinated hydrocarbons when heated. It is the most powerful mold release agent among all metal soaps. It contains no electrolyte and has a hydrophobic effect.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Powder
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Other Industrial Applications

Product Families

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
  • Processing Aids
Plastics — Polymer Additives
  • Processing Aids

Other characteristics

Functions
Lubricant (Internal), Release Agent
Usage

Its main application areas are the plastics and rubber industry where it is used as a releasing agent and lubricant which can be easily incorporated.

Markets
Industrial
Appearance
Creamy White Fine Powder
Technology
  • Elastomers
  • Plastics
Material Features
Hydrophobic
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
  • Lubricant (Internal)
  • Release Agent

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Moisture Contentmax. 1.5%
Ash Content3.0 ±14.0%
Bulk Density0.20 - 0.24g/ml
Free Fatty Acid as Stearic Acidmax 1.0%
Water Solublemax 0.6%

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