Description

Zinc Didocosanoate is a high-purity metallic soap compound, also known as zinc behenate, with the CAS registry number 16529-65-0. This specialty chemical serves as a highly effective lubricant, release agent, and stabilizer in demanding industrial formulations. It is essential for manufacturers seeking to improve processability, reduce friction, and enhance the surface properties of their products. Key industries that rely on this compound include plastics, polymers, cosmetics, and coatings.

Application

• Plastic and Polymer Additive: Acts as an internal and external lubricant and acid scavenger in PVC, polyolefins, and engineering plastics to improve flow and mold release.
• Cosmetics and Personal Care: Used as a texture enhancer, opacifier, and viscosity modifier in creams, lotions, sticks (e.g., deodorants), and makeup formulations.
• Coatings and Inks: Functions as a flatting and sanding agent, providing matting effects and improved sandability in wood coatings and industrial finishes.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Employed as a lubricant in tablet and capsule manufacturing to ensure smooth processing and prevent sticking to tooling.
• Rubber Industry: Serves as a processing aid and mold release agent in the production of various rubber goods.
• Grease and Lubricant Formulation: Acts as a thickener and stabilizer in specialty grease compositions.
• Powder Metallurgy: Used as a die wall lubricant to facilitate the compaction and ejection of metal powder parts.
• Paper Coating: Functions as a lubricant and water repellent agent in specialty paper coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Didocosanoate
CAS No.	16529-65-0
Molecular Formula	C44H86O4Zn
Molecular Weight	720.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc Behenate; Zinc Docosanoate; Docosanoic Acid, Zinc Salt; Behenic Acid, Zinc Salt; Zinc Dibchenate; Zinc(II) Behenate; Zinc Salt of Behenic Acid; Loxiol G 32
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Quality Control

Our Zinc Didocosanoate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance for your production processes.

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 and incompatible materials. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white fine powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Zn)	8.5 - 9.5 %
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	110 - 120 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Particle Size (D50)	≤ 50 µm

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