Product Name: zinc diricinoleate
Synonyms: 9-Octadecenoic acid, 12-hydroxy-, zinc salt (2:1), (9Z,12R)-;Zinc ricinolate;Bis[(9Z,12R)-12-hydroxy-9-octadecenoic acid]zinc salt;Bisricinoleic acid zinc salt;Zinc(II) (R,E)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate;zinc diricinoleate;ZINC RICINOLEATE;zinc diricinoleate2
CAS: 13040-19-2
MF: C18H34O3Zn
MW: 363.85
EINECS: 235-911-4
Product Categories: 13040-19-2
Deodorant and Odor Control (Most Prominent Use)
Zinc ricinoleate is a highly effective active ingredient for absorbing and neutralizing unpleasant odors .
It is widely used in:
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: Deodorants (creams, powders, gels, sticks), antiperspirants, and perfumes.
Household Items: Air purification and deodorization of fabrics (clothes, shoes, socks), kitchens, bathrooms, pet supplies, and cars .
Industrial and Environmental Applications: Waste management, garbage disposal stations, daily chemicals, papermaking, leather making, fertilizers, food processing, and casting.
Its deodorizing mechanism involves forming complexes with odor molecules, reducing their volatility to eliminate rather than mask smells.
2. Paints and Coatings
Zinc ricinoleate serves as an anti-settling agent and suspension agent in paint production, improving pigment dispersion and preventing flocculation and precipitation during storage.
Key functions: Acts as a wetting, dispersing, and thickening agent, and can also function as a drier in paints and coatings .
Dosage guidelines: 0.1% for high-end paint, ~0.6% for low-end paint, and up to 1.5%.
3. Industrial and Manufacturing Applications
Lubricants and Greases: Used as a lubricant and anti-wear agent in greases.
Plastics and Rubber Industries: Functions as a lubricant in plastics, and as a plasticizer in rubber products (e.g., tires, seals, tapes).
Surfactant and Additive: Acts as an anionic surfactant, dispersant, and flow modifier in various formulations, including inks, adhesives, and resins .
VOC Reduction: In water-based paints, inks, adhesives, and resins, it reduces the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including formaldehyde .
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