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.
Usage areas and functions of zinc laurate:
1. Typical uses
Used as emulsifier and dispersant.
Used as a lubricant.
2. Household detergents
Used as lubricants, emulsifiers and other applications.
3. Personal care products
Used as opacifying agent, anti-caking agent, viscosity control agent, etc.
4. Machinery
As a lubricant, it is used in metal processing, powder molding and other fields.
5. Pets
Used as emulsion stabilizer, anti-caking agent, etc.
6. Polymers
As lubricants, heat stabilizers, etc., they are used in the field of rubber and plastic processing.
Performance is lower than zinc stearate.
When the dosage is too large, “zinc burning” will occur.