Description

Zinc Abietate is a metal salt derived from abietic acid, a principal component of rosin, valued for its role as a stabilizer and drier in various industrial formulations. This compound is essential for enhancing the performance and durability of products where controlled reactivity and compatibility with organic matrices are required. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the coatings, polymer, and adhesive industries seeking reliable additive solutions.

Application

• Coatings and Paints: Acts as a cost-effective drier and stabilizer to accelerate the drying process and improve film properties.
• Polymer Stabilization: Serves as a heat stabilizer and lubricant in PVC and other polymer processing to prevent degradation.
• Adhesives and Sealants: Functions as a tackifier and modifying agent to enhance adhesion and cohesion.
• Printing Inks: Used as a drier to promote rapid setting and improve print quality and rub resistance.
• Wood Preservatives: Employed in formulations to impart water repellency and fungistatic properties.
• Rubber Industry: Utilized as an activator and processing aid in rubber compounding.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Abietate
CAS No.	6798-76-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Zinc Resinate; Abietic Acid Zinc Salt; Zinc Rosinate; Zinc Salt of Abietic Acid; Zinc Abietate; Zinc Abietinate; Zinc Diresinate; Zinc Salt of Wood Rosin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Zinc Abietate is produced under a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality is verified through analytical testing for key parameters including identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Zn)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents; insoluble in water

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