Applications of Metallic Stearates

Plastic Industry

It is used as Mould release agent Internal lubricant in production of Polyamides and Thermosetting plastics. It is used in manufacturing of Masterbatches

Paint Industry

Aluminium Stearate is used as a thickening andsuspending agent for preparation of enamels andlacquers to control viscosity and gloss. It improves water resistance,brushing andpenetration and as flattening agent.

Printing Inks

The high gelling properties of Alumium Stearate areused for thickening and suspension improvement. Zinc Stearate is used as Dulling agent.

PVC Compounding

It is used as stabilizers and internal and externallubricants.

Rubber Industry

It is used as dusting powder to preveni sticking of unvulcanised rubber sheets and as an additive toimprove flow and dispersion,

Grease And Lubricating Agent

Aluminium stearate has excellent orooerties oftransperancy, stringiness and water repellency. It acts as high temperature resistant and as Defoamingagent and also as Lubricating agent in paper andpaperboard coating composition.

Construction Chemical

For improving water resistance of cement andconcrete.