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French Process zinc oxide is a white, odourless powder
possessing high brightness, a high refractive index
and a relatively fine particle size.
- Zinc oxide is insoluble in water, solvents
and neutral oils.
- Zinc oxide is soluble in both strong acids
and alkalis.
- Zinc oxide has a chemical properties which
impede the growth of fungi, mildew and mold.
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Adhesives
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- Zinc oxide is used in rubber and latex
compounds as an activator in the curing and
vulcanization process.
- Zinc oxide is used as a reinforcing agent
adding durability and abrasion resistance.
- Zinc oxide is a raw material which aids in
protecting rubber from harmful UV rays
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oil Other additives |
Zinc
chemicals |
Dispersions |
Chemicals |
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- Zinc oxide is used to manufacture
chemicals for different applications.
- Zinc dispersions are used as ingredients
in the vulcanizing of rubber.
- Zinc salts are used in the production of
plastics.
- Zinc borate and zinc chlorides are used in
flame-retardants.
- Zinc diacrylate is a key ingredient in the
manufacturing of golf balls.
- Anti-corrosion materials such as zinc
chromate and anti-wear additives such as
zinc dithiophosphates for the lubricant
industry are manufactured using zinc oxide.
- Zinc oxide can be dissolved in phosphoric
acid for use in the coating and metal
priming industry.
- Zinc oxide can be dissolved in sulphuric
acid for electroplating.
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