Zinc Stearate
Updated
Zinc dioctadecanoate
Purpose
The zinc salt of stearic acid.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Texture Enhancer, Coloring Agent/Pigment
INCI Purpose
ANTICAKING, COLORANT, SLIP MODIFIER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Article
The zinc salt of stearic acid. It has multiple functions in cosmetics, including serving as the basis for soap. Also functions as a coloring agent, slip agent, and texture enhancer.
See: Stearic Acid
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