Zinc Stearate – 500 gram Packs

Zinc stearate is supplied for laboratory and scientific use in the 500 gram Packs listing. It is a hydrophobic zinc salt of stearic acid. Its relevant laboratory role includes powder flow and polymer-additive materials experiments. The product identity should be considered alongside the physical form, concentration, and available grade information before choosing an analytical or educational method. Its listed appearance is white fine powder. Chemical formula information is C36H70O4Zn and the associated registry designation is 557-05-1; where a mixture, hydrate, or variable composition is involved, these cannot be treated as a unique molecular identity. Laboratory staff should plan compatible glassware, ventilation, measurements, storage, and disposal for the particular formulation. This product listing describes laboratory relevance and does not independently establish suitability for a specific validated method or guarantee a batch-dependent property.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Appearance	White fine powder
Assay	99%
Chemical Name	Zinc stearate
Alternate Names	Zinc Stearate
Molecular Formula	C36H70O4Zn
Empirical Formula	C36H70O4Zn
CAS Number	557-05-1
Molecular Weight	632.33 g/mol
Grade	LR Laboratory Reagent

Key Features of Zinc stearate

• Zinc stearate is a hydrophobic zinc salt of stearic acid.
• Physical presentation: white fine powder; identify the exact product variant when applicable.
• Chemical identity information: C36H70O4Zn; consult the product-specific label where composition is variable.
• Available as the listed 500 gram Packs format for laboratory procurement.
• Its documented educational relevance includes powder flow and polymer-additive materials experiments.

Laboratory Applications of Zinc stearate

• Powder flow and polymer-additive materials experiments in an appropriately equipped laboratory.
• Comparative laboratory investigations of the material’s characteristic chemical or physical behaviour.
• Supervised educational discussion of its composition, reactivity and compatibility.
• Analytical method-development studies where the exact grade, form and specifications are suitable.
• Preparation of controlled reference or demonstration samples when the substance and its safety requirements permit.

Why Choose Lab Wale to Buy Zinc stearate

Lab Wale provides a sourcing point for laboratory chemicals and scientific supplies used in educational institutions, research settings, and analytical facilities. When selecting Zinc stearate, purchasing teams can compare the chemical identity, stated form, nominal grade, and pack size with the planned laboratory application. Checking the supplied label and available safety information is particularly important for materials with variable compositions or form-specific hazards. The listed 500 gram Packs option helps identify the required pack for procurement.

Frequently Asked Questions About Zinc stearate

What is Zinc stearate used for in a laboratory?

Its relevant applications include powder flow and polymer-additive materials experiments. Choose a procedure only when the exact product composition, laboratory facilities, and necessary safety controls meet the method requirements. Some applications call for additional characterization or method-specific grades.

What are the chemical formula and CAS details of Zinc stearate?

The molecular formula entry is C36H70O4Zn, and the CAS entry is 557-05-1. Where this is a formulated solution, variable-composition material, or unspecified hydrate, a single chemical identifier cannot reliably describe the entire product.

How does the form or concentration affect work with Zinc stearate?

Physical form, hydration, concentration, and solvent composition can influence calculations, solubility, reactivity, and handling. Verify the identity on the supplied container and use the method requirements rather than assuming that similarly named products are interchangeable.

How should Zinc stearate be stored?

Store cool, dry and away from ignition sources. Keep the original identity label legible, follow the applicable supplier Safety Data Sheet, and inspect the material before use. Do not use a general storage rule to override a formulation-specific incompatibility.

What precautions are needed when handling Zinc stearate?

Avoid generating dust clouds; follow combustible-dust controls. Wear laboratory eye protection, compatible gloves, and suitable clothing. Use ventilation and supervised techniques appropriate to the assessed hazards, and follow institutional spill response, waste management, and emergency procedures.

Storage Conditions for Zinc stearate

Store cool, dry and away from ignition sources. Keep containers properly labelled, tightly closed when not in use, and physically separated from incompatible substances identified in the product Safety Data Sheet. Check the actual material composition and recommended temperature range before assigning storage space. Monitor packaging integrity and avoid conditions that could lead to contamination or degradation.

Precautions for Handling Zinc stearate

Read the current product Safety Data Sheet and conduct a laboratory risk assessment before opening the pack. Avoid generating dust clouds; follow combustible-dust controls. Wear compatible protective gloves, laboratory clothing, and eye or face protection as appropriate. Use ventilation or a fume hood when required, prevent inhalation and contact, and keep incompatible reagents apart. Follow established procedures for spills, waste disposal and emergency response; provide competent supervision in teaching laboratories.