A compound containing zinc combined with stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is commonly used in food and medicine.

Zinc Stearate is a compound composed of zinc combined with stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. Commonly used in food and medicine:

1. Food industry:

- Food additives: Zinc Stearate can be used as an anti-caking agent in powdered food products. Helps prevent particles from clumping together. Improves product flow and distribution This is especially important for spice powders. baking ingredients and other products similar

- Chocolate and confectionery: In the chocolate and confectionery industry, zinc stearate may be used to improve the flow properties of chocolate during the manufacturing process. It can help with forming and prevent sticking to equipment.

2. Pharmaceutical industry:

- Tablet manufacturing: Zinc Stearate is used in tablet manufacturing as a lubricant and release agent. It prevents the ingredients from sticking to the tablet press device and facilitates smooth tablet compression. It may also affect the dissolution rate of the tablet.

- Solid dosage form: same as use in tablets. Zinc stearate can also be used in other solid dosage forms, such as capsules, to ensure uniform mixing and consistent dosing.

- Topical preparations: in topical formulations such as ointments and creams. Zinc stearate can act as a stabilizer. emulsifier and thickening additives This improves the stability and texture of these products.

-Controlled Release: Zinc stearate may be used to influence the release profile of certain drugs from the formulation. which affects the dissolution and absorption rate.

- Cosmetics and personal care products: Zinc Stearate is also used in cosmetics and personal care products as binders, emulsifier stabilizers. and texture enhancers