Zinc stearate

ستيارات الزنك

KindExcipient
ClassLubricant / anti-adherent
SynonymsZn stearate, Zinc octadecanoate
Common uses / formsTablet lubricant & anti-adherent; 0.5–1.5% w/w
PropertiesFine hydrophobic Zn salt of fatty acids; water-insoluble; strong anti-tack character
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsIndia, China, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesUsed where zinc ion acceptable; less common than Mg stearate
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Zinc stearate — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-zinc-stearate.html