Description

Zinc Myristate is a fine, white powder consisting of the zinc salt of myristic acid, a saturated fatty acid. This compound serves as a highly effective and multifunctional additive, prized for its excellent lubricating, water-repellent, and stabilizing properties. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, plastics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to improve product texture, processing, and performance.

Application

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a lubricant, binder, and texture enhancer in pressed powders, eyeshadows, foundations, and other color cosmetics. Provides a smooth, silky feel and improves compressibility.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule manufacturing to prevent sticking to punches and dies, ensuring consistent tablet weight and smooth production.
• Polymers & Plastics: Functions as an internal and external lubricant and release agent during the processing of PVC, polyolefins, and engineering plastics, reducing friction and improving mold flow.
• Rubber Industry: Employed as a processing aid and mold release agent to facilitate the demolding of rubber products and improve surface finish.
• Coatings & Inks: Serves as a flatting and sanding agent to reduce gloss and improve the sandability of surface coatings, while also acting as a suspension aid.
• Industrial Greases & Lubricants: Utilized as a thickener and water-repellent additive in specialty grease formulations for enhanced stability and performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Myristate
CAS No.	16260-27-8
Molecular Formula	C28H54O4Zn
Molecular Weight	528.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc tetradecanoate; Myristic acid zinc salt; Zinc(II) myristate; Tetradecanoic acid, zinc salt; Zinc salt of myristic acid; Zinc n-tetradecanoate; Zinc(2+) myristate; Dibasic zinc myristate
EINECS	240-368-9

Quality Control

Our Zinc Myristate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, heavy metal content, and physical properties. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments. Production can be aligned with relevant industry standards, including cosmetic and pharmaceutical guidelines, upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after use to prevent caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Fine white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Zn)	11.5 - 13.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Acid Value	≤ 10 mg KOH/g
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 5 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 1 ppm
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 ppm
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details

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