Zinc-stearate


a white, fine, soft, water-insoluble powder, zn(c 18 h 35 o 2) 2 , used in the manufacture of cosmetics, ointments, and lacquers, as a drying agent for rubber, and as a waterproofing agent for textiles, paper, etc.

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