Zinc Stearate

As a synergic stabilizer for Ba/Cd and Pb stabilizer systems. As a gloss imparting agent in paint industry. As a metal release agent in rubber, polyurethane and polyester processing system. As a die release agent in powder metallurgy. As a chief ingredient in "fanning powder", used by magicians performing card manipulation to decrease the friction between the cards. As a lubricant in cosmetics to improve texture.[1] As an activator system for rubber vulcanization by sulfur and accelerators