Description

Zinc Caprate CAS NO 13040-17-0 is the zinc salt of capric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid. This compound serves as a versatile and effective additive, offering unique properties as a stabilizer, lubricant, and release agent in various industrial formulations. It is particularly valuable for manufacturers in the plastics, rubber, and personal care industries seeking to enhance product performance and processing characteristics.

Application

• Plastics & Polymer Additive: Acts as a heat stabilizer and lubricant in PVC and other polymer processing, improving flow properties and surface finish.
• Rubber Industry: Used as a processing aid and release agent to facilitate molding and prevent sticking.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as an opacifying agent, viscosity modifier, and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and deodorant sticks.
• Metalworking Fluids: Serves as a corrosion inhibitor and additive in lubricants and cutting fluids.
• Wood & Textile Treatment: Employed as a component in preservative and waterproofing formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Can be used as a lubricant in tablet manufacturing or as a component in topical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Caprate
CAS No.	13040-17-0
Molecular Formula	C20H38O4Zn
Molecular Weight	407.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc Decanoate; Capric Acid Zinc Salt; Zinc(2+) decanoate; Decanoic acid, zinc salt; Zinc n-decanoate; Zinc Caprinate; Zinc di(caprate); Zinc didecanoate
EINECS	235-913-8

Quality Control

Our Zinc Caprate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Zn)	≥ 15.5 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Acid Value	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.