Hummel Croton Inc.
10 Harmich Road
South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Tel: 908-754-1800
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Data Sheet
Zinc Stearate

TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANAYSIS
Product Code 26-1100
Zinc Oxide 12.5-14.0
Free Fatty Acid 0.4
Alkalies & Alkaline Earth < 1.0 ppm
Arsenic < 1.5 ppm
Lead < 10 ppm
Cadmium < 15 ppm
Fatty Acid Solidification Temp ° C 54+
Water Solubles < 0.5ppm
Alcohol Solubles None
Ether Solubles None
Moisture < 0.5ppm
pH (moistened Litmus paper) Neutral

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: N/A


PACKAGING: 200 lb. Drum


USES: Zinc stearate is used in tablet manufacturing, in cosmetic and pharmaceutical powders andointments, as a flatting and sanding agent in lacquers, as a drying lubricant and dusting agent for rubber, waterproofing agent for concrete, rockwool, paper and textiles.


HANDLING: Mechanical exhaust requirement. Keep containers sealed. Store in cool, dry place. Avoid strong oxidizers. Since no exposure limit has been determined by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m3. This product may be subject to SARA 313 reporting requirements (Zn 10.34%). See SDS for more information.


PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Zinc Stearate


SHIPPING INFORMATION: UN# N/A, Class N/A


PRODUCT INFORMATION
Zinc Stearate

CAS Number 557-05-1
RTEC Number ZH 5200000
Melting point 120 ° C
EINEC Number 2091519
Molecular Wt. 632.30
Molecular Formula Zn(C18H35O2)2

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