Zinc laurate is a metal-organic compound with the chemical formula . It is classified as a metallic soap, i.e. a metal derivative of a fatty acid (lauric acid).
Physical properties Zinc laurate forms a white powder, has a slightly waxy odor. It is insoluble in water.
Use Zinc laurate is used in the personal care and cosmetics industry as an anticaking agent, dry binder, viscosity increasing agent.
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