Zinc laurate appears as fine white powder and feels smooth. Soluble in hot water and hot ethanol, slightly soluble in cold ethanol, ether and other organic solvents. It has excellent emulsifying, dispersing and lubricating abilities.
Production method:
It is produced by the reaction of sodium laurate soap and zinc sulfate solution.
Uses:
Zinc laurate is widely used in plastics, coatings, greases, textiles, construction, papermaking, pigments, daily chemicals and other fields For example, zinc laurate is used in the plastic industry as a PVC heat stabilizer, in the coating industry as a matting agent, and in the field of personal care products as an anti-caking agent, opacifying agent, viscosity regulator, etc.